Reformation
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.
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
In what way did Calvinist theology influence political resistance among its followers during the Reformation?
The emphasis on individual interpretation of scripture led Calvinists overwhelmingly toward pacifism and political non-involvement.
Strict adherence to moral codes discouraged any form of resistance due to respect for hierarchical structures ordained by God.
Calvinist belief in predestination dissuaded followers from political involvement as worldly affairs were seen as predetermined by God.
Calvinist doctrine encouraged resistance against rulers deemed ungodly, providing theological justification for rebellion against tyrannical authority.
Which feminist perspective would most likely argue that the Protestant Reformation perpetuated patriarchal structures within society?
Ecofeminism
Intersectional Feminism
Liberal Feminism
Second-wave Feminism
Who was responsible for establishing the Presbyterian Church during the Reformation?
John Calvin
King Henry VIII
Martin Luther
Huldrych Zwingli
How did Martin Luther's "95 Theses", aimed against the Catholic Church's sale of indulgences, primarily affect European society in the long term?
It caused a decline in literacy rates due to its complex language.
It resulted in the immediate collapse of the Catholic Church.
It led to widespread political revolutions across Europe within several years.
It sparked the Protestant Reformation and led to religious diversity.
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.

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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.
Who was the author of "Spiritual Exercises" during the Counter-Reformation?
Thomas Cranmer
Ignatius Loyola
John Calvin
Martin Luther