Chapter 14 quiz
A new religious order for women that emerged in the sixteenth century was the
Ursuline Order.
The inquisitorial legal procedure differed from the accusatorial legal procedure in all of the following ways except
an accuser could be sued if charges were not proven.
The Treaty of Cateau-Cambresis ended the conflict known as the
Habsburg-Valois Wars.
The dissolution of the English monasteries
resulted from Henry VIII's desire to confiscate their wealth.
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.
As a result of the Peace of Augsburg, the people of Germany
became either Lutheran or Catholic, depending on the preference of their prince.
France supported the Protestant princes of Germany in order to
prevent Charles V from increasing his power.
The Reformation in England was primarily the result of
the dynastic and romantic concerns of Henry VIII.
In the early sixteenth century, anticlericalism focused primarily on all of the following issues except
the heresy of priests who preached messages contrary to church doctrine.
Martin Luther's first response to the Peasants' War was
to side with the peasants
The overriding goal of the Catholic religious orders established in the sixteenth century was
to uplift the moral condition of both clergy and laity.
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.
How widespread was the influence of the Inquisition?
The Inquisition effectively destroyed heresy within the Papal States but had little influence elsewhere.
Why did Elizabeth I have her cousin and heir Mary, Queen of Scots, executed?
Mary became implicated in a plot to assassinate Elizabeth.
Luther viewed celibacy as
Opposed to human nature and God's commandments.
How did the closing of the monasteries and convents affect upper-class women?
Marriage became virtually the only occupation for upper-class women.
The Calvinist doctrine of predestination led to a
confidence among Calvinists in their own salvation
How did the Calvinists understand the idea of work or labor?
Hard work, well done, was pleasing to God, and all work with a religious aspect was dignified.
In Hungary, Lutheranism was
Spread by Hungarian students who had studied at the University of Wittenberg.
Why did most ordinary Poles oppose the Lutheran reform movement?
The held strong anti-German feelings
How did the choice to embrace or reject the Reform movement occur in a territory or region in the Holy Roman Empire?
The political leader(s) of the territory or region determined whether to introduce reforms.
What was the fate of most people brought before the Inquisition and accused of witchcraft?
They were sent home with a warning and ordered to do penance
In addition to reforming the church, what was the other goal of the Council of Trent?
To secure reconciliation with the Protestants
Why did John Calvin reject the idea of human free will?
Human free will would detract from the sovereignty of God.
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.
