Question 1
Which German reformer sparked major controversy in 1517 by challenging the sale of indulgences?
- Martin Luther
- John Knox
- John Calvin
- Thomas More
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Martin Luther
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Reformation trivia quiz
Reformation trivia, played live: seven rounds, ten seconds a question. QuizDown has over 120 Reformation questions, from easy to expert, and you’re matched with a real player who gets the same seven.
What the Reformation questions cover
- Augsburg Confession
- Calvinism
- Indulgences
- Jesuits
- Scottish Reformation
- Worms
- Anabaptists
- Augsburg
- Augsburg Peace
- Council of Trent
- Diet of Worms
- Dutch Revolt
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Question 2
In which German town did the 1517 challenge to indulgence sales become closely associated with a church door?
- Augsburg
- Wittenberg
- Cologne
- Nuremberg
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Wittenberg
Question 3
What document publicly challenged abuses connected with indulgence sales in 1517?
- Augsburg Confession
- Edict of Nantes
- Ninety-five Theses
- Act of Supremacy
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Ninety-five Theses
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