Martin Luther
What was Luther's original intended occupation?
A lawyer
At what age did Henry VIII become king?
17
Who was Henry VIII's first wife?
Catherine of Aragon
What event triggered the Protestant Reformation?
The posting of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses in Wittenburg, Germany
What famous document did Luther write in opposition to the Catholic Church?
The Ninety-Five Theses
What was the main reason for Henry VIII remarrying multiple times?
He wanted to have a male heir to the throne
How many of Henry VIII's wives were executed?
2 (Anne Boleyne and Katherine Howard)
Which pope authorized and pushed new indulgences to fundraise for the reconstruction of the Basilica of St. Peter?
Pope Leo X
To which church was Luther's famous document supposedly nailed?
All Saint's Church (in Wittenburg, Germany)
How many children in total did Henry VIII have?
3 (Elizabeth I, Mary I, and Edward VI)
How many miscarrages did Catherine of Aragon have?
5 (3 boys, 2 girls)
Which Holy Roman Emperor declared that Martin Luther and his followers were political outlaws?
Emperor Charles V
What enraged Luther during his visit to Rome?
The mass selling of indulgences for money instead of earning them
In what year did Henry VIII begin his efforts to divorce his first wife?
1527
Which three wives did not die during their marriages to Henry VIII?
Catherine of Aragon (divorce), Ann of Cleves (divorced), and Catherine Parr (widowed)
What radical Protestants foretold the rebirth of Christ and popularized the term 'anabaptism'?
The Zwickau prophets
What was one of Luther's arguments that many people found appealing?
Relying on indulgences draws believers away from the true source of salvation: faith in Christ
or
Only God had the power to pardon people’s sins
What document did Henry VIII write in favor of the Catholic Church?
The Defense of the Seven Sacraments
Which wife gave birth to Henry VIII's only son, Edward VI?
Jane Seymour
What was the name of the catholic revolt against the rule of King Henry VIII?
The Pilgrimage of Grace