Western Civilization Quiz 13

The overriding goal of the Catholic religious' orders established in the sixteenth century was

To uplift the moral condition of both clergy and laity.

In religious affairs, Elizabeth I of England followed a policy that

Was a middle course between Catholic and Protestant extremes

How did Inquisitors view most people accused of witchcraft?

as superstitioous and ignorant peasants who should be educated rather than executed

The Calvinist doctrine of predestination led to a

confidence among Calvinists in their own salvation

The Consistory was

All protestants

Luther's ideas about Roman exploitation of Germany

Appealed to the national sentiment of German princes

The Edict of Nantes

Granted French Huguenots the right to worship in 150 towns

The Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis ended the conflict known as the

Habsburg-Valois Wars.

Why did John Calvin reject the idea of human free will?

Human free will would detract from the sovereignty of God.

How did Luther benefit from his appearance before the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms?

Luther gained a larger audience for his reform ideas, and others began to challenge the church's teachings and practices.

What aided Martin Luther as his call for reform emerged?

Luther understood the power of the new printing press and authorized the publication of his works.

What were Lutheran and Calvinist attitudes toward secular rulers?

Lutherans taught respect for authority while Calvinists encouraged opposition to political authorities who were considered ungodly.

Why did Elizabeth I have her cousin and heir Mary, Queen of Scots, executed?

Mary became implicated in a plot to assassinate Elizabeth.

Why did Protestants allow the dissolution of marriages in divorce?

Protestants viewed marriage as a contract for mutual support, and married partners who failed to provide support endangered their souls and the entire community

Which of the following best describes Martin Luther's doctrine of salvation?

Salvation came through faith alone as a free gift of God's grace

In Hungary, Lutheranism was

Spread by Hungarian students who had studied at the University of Wittenberg.

The Reformation in England was primarily the result of

The dynastic and romantic concerns of Henry VIII.

Why did most ordinary Poles oppose the Lutheran reform movement?

They held strong anti-German feelings.

In addition to reforming the church, what was the other goal of the Council of Trent?

To secure reconciliation with the Protestants