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The Counter-Reformation was a religious and political movement that

A
worked to spread the ideas and teachings of Martin Luther across Europe.
B
worked to spread the ideas and teachings of John Calvin across Europe.
C
involved the creation of new practices and policies in the Catholic Church.
D
involved the creation of new practices and policies in the Protestant Church.
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Which statement best describes the Roman Inquisition?

A
The Roman Inquisition was a long conflict between the princes of the German states and the Holy Roman Emperor.
B
The Roman Inquisition was a gathering of leaders from the Catholic Church who wanted to address Protestantism.
C
The Roman Inquisition was the trial of Martin Luther, who was jailed for speaking out against the Catholic Church.
D
The Roman Inquisition was a court of the Catholic Church that prosecuted crimes of heresy.
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Which statement best describes what happened if a German prince decided a state was Catholic in the late 1500s?

A
The state had to tolerate other religions.
B
The state tolerated Lutherans but not Calvinists.
C
Lutherans could stay, but they had to pay higher taxes.
D
Lutherans had to change their religion or leave the state.
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In addition to an interest in religious reform, the princes of Germany supported Martin Luther’s ideas for

A
cultural and social reasons.
B
ethical and philosophical reasons.
C
educational and intellectual reasons.
D
political and economic reasons.
6

The Peace of Augsburg was later broken by

A
the Protestant Reformation.
B
the Thirty Years’ War.
C
the Council of Trent.
D
the Great Peasants’ Revolt.
7

Another name for the Counter-Reformation of the 1500s was

A
the Catholic Reformation.
B
the German Reformation.
C
the English Reformation.
D
the Protestant Reformation.
8

The Thirty Years’ War in Central Europe began when

A
Lutheran princes battled Huguenot princes for control of German states.
B
Calvinists went to Germany to spread their beliefs and establish strict laws.
C
the Anglican Church was established in Germany and was met with resistance.
D
Lutheran princes challenged the Holy Roman Emperor, who was Catholic.
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An agreement reached by the Council of Trent was that

A
the Bible should be accessible to everyone.
B
salvation could only be achieved through faith.
C
most Catholic traditions needed to be reformed.
D
seminaries should be established to train priests.
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Which statement best describes a reform initiated by the Council of Trent?

A
The council lowered the price of indulgences so more people could afford them and therefore reduce their punishments for sin.
B
The council established a compromise to bring about peace with the Protestants and end war across Europe.
C
The council created a new administrative system to stop corruption and unfair practices within the Catholic Church.
D
The council ended the conflict between German princes and the head of the Holy Roman Empire.

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