I wrote the 95 Theses and posted them on a Church door in Wittenberg.
Who is Martin Luther?
100
This means selling forgiveness to the rich.
What is the sale of indulgences?
100
This was the trial Martin Luther was forced to attend. (double the points if you get the date!)
What is the Diet of Worms?
100
"Kings and Princes coin money only out of metals, but the Pope coins money out of everything - indulgences, ceremonies, dispensations, pardons; all fish come to his net."
Who was Martin Luther?
100
Spain is in this continent.
What is Europe?
200
This man (it was always a man!) was criticized for being the head of a corrupt organization known as the Holy Roman Catholic Church.
Who is the Pope?
200
The Catholic Church forbade the translation of the Bible into these languages.
What is vernacular?
200
This was the rebellion against the nobles and the Catholic Church. (double if you get the date!)
What is the Peasants' Revolt?
200
". . . Therefore those preachers of indulgences are in error, who say that by the pope's indulgences a man is freed from every penalty, and saved; . . ."
Who is Martin Luther?
200
Mansa Musa ruled over this African empire.
What is Mali?
300
This man had 6 wives and rebelled against the Catholic Church's power.
Who is Henry VII?
300
This means being saved--and the Reformers thought that you could do it without the help of the Church.
What is salvation?
300
This was the year Martin Luther Posted the 95 Theses in Wittenberg.
When was 1517?
300
"A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent."
Who is John Calvin?
300
This religion believes in the sacred wisdom of the Vedas.
What is Hinduism?
400
This man was a more radical reformer than Martin Luther. He formed his community in Geneva, Switzerland.
Who is John Calvin?
400
This practice, which meant buying jobs in the Church, was common.
What is simony?
400
This was the peace treaty that allowed German princes to choose the religion of their region. (Double if you get the date!)
What is the Peace of Augsburg?
400
This empire dominated most of India and was responsible for many revolutions in Math, Science and Literature.
What is the Gupta Empire?
500
I was the second Protestant to lead England and the first woman. If I had converted to Catholicism, I would have been considered illegitimate.
Who is Elizabeth I?
500
During the Middle Ages and Reformation, this meant giving your job as a priest or a cardinal to your son. This is a practice that is still criticized today when CEO's do it.
What is nepotism?
500
The bible was translated into English in Protestant English by James I in this year.
When was 1601?
500
This superhero's real name is Bruce Wayne.
Who is Batman?
500
This man sailed all the way around the world for the first time in recorded history!