Week 7: The Reformation and Its Impact

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Reading Assignment:

Read Chapter 7: The Reformation and Its Impact

Self-Scoring Quiz:

Question 1: What sparked the Protestant Reformation?

A) The rise of Islam
B) Luther's 95 Theses
C) The fall of the Roman Empire
D) The Council of Trent

Question 2: Who was the key figure in the Reformation?

A) Martin Luther
B) John Calvin
C) Henry VIII
D) John Wesley

Question 3: What is the central doctrine promoted by Luther during the Reformation?

A) Sola scriptura (Scripture alone)
B) Salvation by works
C) Church authority over Scripture
D) The necessity of church rituals

Question 4: Which practice was criticized by Luther in his 95 Theses?

A) Indulgences
B) Baptism
C) Communion
D) Church tithing

Writing Activity:

Instructions: Write a one-page essay summarizing the causes of the Reformation and its impact on Christianity. Use **Microsoft Word** to create your document.

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