History & Civics
Identify the chief causes of the Reformation.
P : The Renaissance prepared the ground for Reformation
Q : Evil practices in the church angered the masses and they revolted against it
R : Counter-Reformation led to Reformation
S : Discovery of trade routes led to Reformation
- P and Q
- Q and R
- R and S
- P and S
Related Questions
Who considered himself as a 'God on Earth'?
- Christians
- Pope
- Kings
- Clergymen
Which of the following was not an impact of Reformation?
- Reduction in power and prestige of papacy
- Rise of nationalism
- Strengthening of absolute monarchies
- Rise in influence and prestige of catholic churches all over Europe
Read the two statements given below about Martin Luther's contribution to the Reformation Movement. Select the correct relationship between (A) and (B).
(A) : The credit for starting Reformation in Germany goes to Martin Luther.
(B) : Luther wrote down his objections against the sale of 'Indulgences' in Latin, in the form of 'Ninety-Five Theses' and nailed them on the door of the church at Wittenburg.
- (B) contradicts (A)
- (B) is the reason for (A)
- (A) is true but (B) is false
- (A) and (B) are independent of each other
With reference to the picture given below, answer the following question:

Why did the Pope excommunicate Martin Luther?
- Martin Luther burned the Pope's Edict.
- Martin Luther publicly criticized and abused the Pope.
- Martin Luther's teachings and protests against the corrupt practices of the Church angered the Pope.
- Martin Luther was excommunicated because he was from Germany.