The Reformation in Europe
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
List the causes of the Reformation in three points.
Latin was not understood; church taxes were heavy; sale of indulgences.
2
Compare Luther and Calvin: write two similarities and one difference.
Both reformed Catholic practice and shaped Protestantism; Luther in Germany, Calvin in Geneva.
3
What national changes resulted from the Reformation?
National churches, stronger secular power, growing literacy.
4
Why is it important to treat religious teachings respectfully when studying this? 2 sentences.
History is studied with respect for every faith; wars were fought for politics and power as well, not only because of differing beliefs.