The Reformation Test: Study Guide
I. Vocabulary

Predestination
Theocracy
Annulment
Act of Supremacy
Archbishop of Canterbury
Baptism
Pacifism
Religious tolerance
Diet
Excommunication

II. Luther

Where was he from?
Luther began to have a crisis of faith after becoming a priest. What 3 events angered him and finally set him off?
Who was Tetzel?
What were indulgences? Why was Luther so opposed to them?
What was Luther’s final action in response to these events?
What is the significance of the Castle Church in Wittenberg?
Why were the 95 Theses appealing to poor people?
Why was Luther so success if attaining so many supporters?
In 1520, Luther writes again in a pamphlet addressed to the German nobles. How did he help make himself appealing to the nobles? What issues did he bring up to gain their support?
What happens to Luther after he is excommunicated?
Why were Luther’s beliefs a problem for the Church? How did he differ from their beliefs on salvation, religious truth and priests?

III. The Diet of Worms

What are the demands the pope’s representative makes at the diet?
Who else is present at the diet? Does Luther have any supporters?
What is Luther’s decision after hearing the demands?
What conclusion is reached after the diet?

IV. Noteworthy Topics

Leo X
St. Peter’s
Tetzel
95 Theses
Castle Church
October 31

V. Calvinism

Where was Calvin originally from? Where was he living when he started the Calvinist church