Reformation
What was the main reason why Henry VIII established the Anglican Church?
To obtain a divorce
To promote protestant teachings
To avoid paying taxes to Rome
To suppress Catholic rebellion in England
Who was responsible for establishing the Presbyterian Church during the Reformation?
John Calvin
King Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Huldrych Zwingli
Which theological issue primarily contributed to the formation of the Anglican Church during the Reformation under Henry VIII?
Disagreements over the doctrine of transubstantiation.
Opposition to papal authority on biblical interpretation.
The denial of an annulment for Henry's marriage by the Roman Catholic Church.
Resistance against clerical celibacy within English churches.
Who was responsible for the continuation of Protestant Reformation in Switzerland?
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Ulrich Zwingli
Henry VIII
Who initiated the Protestant Reformation by nailing his 95 Theses to the door of Wittenberg's castle church?
John Calvin
Martin Luther
Pope Leo X
King Henry VIII
Which outcome resulted from Elizabeth I's policy towards religion during her reign?
The establishment of Anglicanism as a middle path between Roman Catholicism and radical Protestantism.
The suppression and expulsion all non-Anglican religious groups from English society using violent means.
A return to full papal authority and Roman Catholic doctrine imposed across England.
The complete eradication of Catholic practices and traditions within England's borders.
Which feminist perspective would most likely argue that the Protestant Reformation perpetuated patriarchal structures within society?
Ecofeminism
Intersectional Feminism
Liberal Feminism
Second-wave Feminism

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Which factor primarily contributed to the spread of Protestant ideas in Northern Europe during the 16th century?
The printing press allowed for quicker dissemination of ideas.
Increased trade with non-European cultures brought religious diversity.
A majority royal decree mandated adherence to Protestant beliefs.
The decline of feudalism reduced the Catholic Church's influence on peasants.
Which socio-economic group's shifting allegiances played a pivotal role in enacting Protestant reform within the Holy Roman Empire during Charles V's reign?
The urban bourgeoisie whose economic interests aligned with secular governance supported centralized imperial authority against Protestant reformers.
Rural peasants whose revolts destabilized regional powers but lacked coordination or lasting impact on religious reforms at an imperial level.
The German princes who converted to Lutheranism seeking autonomy from imperial control influenced significant political and religious changes within their territories.
Catholic clergy who amassed considerable wealth thereby undermining their credibility and inadvertently fueling support for Lutheran doctrines.
In what way did England's evolving economic landscape during Henry VIII's reign indirectly lead to the break with Rome and establishment of Anglicanism?
Rapid inflation weakened royal finances compelling Henry VIII to seek alternate revenue sources ultimately usurping church property after separating from Rome.
The dissolution of monasteries redistributed wealth and land primarily to new gentry classes supportive of Henrician Reformation policies due to resulting economic benefits.
The emergence of a capitalist economy necessitated a national church more amenable toward modern financial practices than traditional Papal restrictions allowed for.
Economic struggles among peasantry increased reliance on local parish churches elevating their status over distant Roman authorities promoting ecclesiastical autonomy.