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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The Northern Renaissance

Question 1 • JPS-2026/27-WRHS-World History A-(CR-S1)-Hall

Why was Luther summoned to the Diet of Worms?

Answer
A
to defend what he had written in the Ninety-Five Theses
B
to teach other Catholic priests about Protestantism
C
to lead the first Protestant church service in Germany
D
to rule on Henry VIII’s petition to annul his first marriage

Explanation

Luther was summoned to the Diet of Worms in 1521 to answer for his writings and beliefs, including the ideas expressed in the Ninety-Five Theses. He was asked to recant his teachings, but refused. Therefore, the correct choice is to defend what he had written in the Ninety-Five Theses.

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