Reformation
How did the invention of the printing press influence the spread of Catholic Reformation ideas?
It was primarily used to print indulgences, which increased corruption within the Church.
It led to a decline in religious literacy as people relied more on printed images.
It restricted communication among Catholic reformers due to strict control by Protestant princes.
It facilitated wider dissemination and accessibility of Counter-Reformation texts.
Who was the founder of the Jesuit order, which played a significant role in the Catholic Reformation?
Ignatius of Loyola
Martin Luther
John Calvin
Thomas Aquinas
Which religious order became known for their educational work across Europe as part of their commitment to the Counter-Reformation?
The Franciscans
The Dominicans
The Benedictines
The Jesuits (Society of Jesus)
What educational initiative within the context of the Catholic Reformation sought to reaffirm church doctrine while providing a global network that addressed emerging challenges posed by Protestant reformers?
Establishing new monastic orders focused on scholarship
Promoting the study of classical texts outside monastic settings
Expanding Jesuit schools and universities
Creating ecumenical councils for interfaith dialogue
How did the Council of Trent's decrees reflect a response to the Reformation?
By upholding traditional Church teachings and condemning Protestant doctrines.
By allowing for some vernacular translations of biblical texts.
By decreasing papal authority in favor of local bishops' discretion.
By relaxing clerical celibacy requirements for priesthood candidates.
Who was the founder of the Jesuit Order during the Catholic Reformation?
Pope Leo X
Martin Luther
St. Ignatius of Loyola
John Calvin
What did Ignatius Loyola emphasize in his "Spiritual Exercises" during the Counter-Reformation?
Divine rights of the pope
Hierarchy within the clergy
Discipline and obedience to the church
Importance of indulgences

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Where did missionaries from orders like Franciscans and Jesuits spread Christianity as part of their response to Protestant reclamation efforts?
Africa and Europe
Asia and Americas
Oceania and Africa
Europe and Oceania
What was the name of Pope Paul III's document that established the official start point for the Catholic Counter-Reformation?
Institutes of Christian Religion
Papal Bull Exsurge Domine
The Interior Castle
Spiritual Exercises
What practice was maintained by Catholics despite Protestant criticisms during the reformation period?
Endorsement of clerical marriage..
Promotion of individual interpretation of scriptures..
Veneration of saints and use of relics in worship.
Adoption of vernacular languages for liturgical purposes..