Luther and Lutheranism

In this lesson, we will consider how Lutheranism developed during and after Luther's life, and write an extended answer to our enquiry question: what was Luther trying to achieve?

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Q1.Where did Luther hide after the Diet of Worms, and write his translation of the Bible?

Wittenberg CathedralFrederick the Wise's palaceWartburg CastleJohann Eck's house

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Q2.Which of these were printed in cheaper booklets, made to spread Luther's message?

IndulgencesCatechismsThe New TestamentPapal bulls

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Q3.What was the intention behind producing woodcuts?

Spreading Luther's message to those who could not read.Spreading Luther's message to those who worked in forests.Spreading Luther's message to noblemen and rich townsfolk.Spreading Luther's message to priests in the Catholic Church.

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Q4.What is the rough number of casualties (those injured or killed) in the German Peasants War (1524-25)?

15,00025,00040,000100,000

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Q5.Why did Luther hate the rebelling peasants so much?

Because they were CatholicsBecause they claimed Luther was evilBecause he thought they should obey their lordsBecause Luther wanted to stay friends with the Emperor, who hated the peasants too.

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Where did Luther hide after the Diet of Worms, and write his translation of the Bible?

Wittenberg CathedralFrederick the Wise's palaceWartburg CastleJohann Eck's house

1/5

Q2.Which of these were printed in cheaper booklets, made to spread Luther's message?

IndulgencesCatechismsThe New TestamentPapal bulls

2/5

Q3.What was the intention behind producing woodcuts?

3/5

Q4.What is the rough number of casualties (those injured or killed) in the German Peasants War (1524-25)?

15,00025,00040,000100,000

4/5

Q5.Why did Luther hate the rebelling peasants so much?

Because they were CatholicsBecause they claimed Luther was evilBecause he thought they should obey their lordsBecause Luther wanted to stay friends with the Emperor, who hated the peasants too.

5/5

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Luther and Lutheranism

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Q1.What happened with the Lutheran religion in the 1520s?

It completely disappeared because it was made illegalAll German princes became a LutheranThe Pope declared that Lutheranism was acceptable, and Catholics needed to accept itIt spread across Germany, and some princes became Lutherans

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Q2.Why are Christian groups like Lutherans known as Protestants?

Because they began with protests against the Catholic ChurchBecause the founder was called Johann ProtestëBecause Luther's nickname was 'The Great Protester'Because many early Protestants were professional soldiers

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Q3.Which of these is a Protestant belief?

Priests must not be married.Salvation can be achieved by completing good works for the ChurchReading the Bible is the only true way to know God's wordChurches should be decorated with expensive items to reflect the glory of God

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Q4.Which of these statements is the most accurate?

When he wrote the Ninety-five Theses, Luther wanted to take down the entire ChurchLuther began with criticisms of the Church, but this later grew into a full ReformationLuther hated anyone taking his religious views, especially less-powerful groups like peasantsLuther was the very first Protestant brave enough to challenge the Church.

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Q5.What happened between Protestants and Catholics after Luther died?

Catholics were able to defeat the Protestants, and regain control of Europe's churchesProtestants were able to defeat the Catholics, leading to Popes being bannedCatholics and Protestants simply agreed to live peacefully.Large wars between Catholics and Protestants, with some violence still taking place today

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Luther and Lutheranism

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.What happened with the Lutheran religion in the 1520s?

1/5

Q2.Why are Christian groups like Lutherans known as Protestants?

2/5

Q3.Which of these is a Protestant belief?

3/5

Q4.Which of these statements is the most accurate?

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Q5.What happened between Protestants and Catholics after Luther died?

5/5

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