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A key belief of Calvinism in the 1500s was that

A
human beings are born free from all sins.
B
children should not attend religious services.
C
only priests and popes should interpret the Bible.
D
some people are picked before birth for salvation.
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The Ninety-Five Theses called for many reforms, including

A
establishing new denominations.
B
banning the sale of indulgences.
C
allowing only priests to forgive sins.
D
building palaces with church funds.
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The map shows the spread of religion across Europe in the mid-1500s.

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A
the Calvinist faith had spread from Switzerland to other parts of Europe.
B
the Reformation did not have a large impact in northern Europe.
C
the Catholic Church had lost much of its power in southern Europe.
D
the Anglican Church had become the dominant religion across Europe.
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Why did Henry VIII leave the Catholic Church in the 1500s?

A
He wanted to prevent the sale of indulgences.
B
He married Anne Boleyn in defiance of the Pope.
C
He drafted a list that criticized church practices.
D
He translated the Bible into German and English.
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Which statement best defines the teachings of John Calvin?

A
Calvin taught his followers that salvation could be achieved through faith, but not through good works.
B
Calvin taught his followers that human beings needed to follow strict rules to overcome their nature and do good.
C
Calvin taught his followers that they could reduce punishment for their sins by giving generously to the church.
D
Calvin taught his followers that priests and popes were closer to God than their churchgoers.
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How did Martin Luther start the Protestant Reformation?

A
by giving a speech in a square in a small town
B
by handing churchgoers fliers during a service
C
by writing a list of grievances about the Church
D
by printing his beliefs in a newspaper in Wittenburg
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In the 1500s, John Calvin left France to

A
escape religious persecution.
B
become a Catholic priest.
C
translate the Bible into German.
D
stand trial at the Diet of Worms.
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In the mid-1300s, John Wycliffe was

A
a critic of the Protestant Church.
B
a reverend in the Protestant Church.
C
a critic of the Catholic Church.
D
a leader in the Catholic Church.
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The concept of predestination was a major part of

A
Anglicanism.
B
Calvinism.
C
Lutheranism.
D
Presbyterianism.
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What role did Henry VIII play in the Reformation?

A
He led the Reformation in Germany.
B
He created the Church of England.
C
He stood trial at the Diet of Worms.
D
He brought reform to Switzerland.

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