History & Civics
What is the Diet of Worms?
- A grand feast held at worm.
- The grand diet where Lutheranism was recognised.
- The grand diet at which Martin Luther was asked to defend his case.
- The grand diet where Martin Luther was hanged.
Related Questions
With reference to the Reformation Movement, answer the following:
(a) Mention any three Church practices that caused dissatisfaction among the people?
(b) How did New Learning become a factor that led to the Reformation?
(c) Who were the Protestants? By what other names was Protestantism known?
Study the picture given below and answer the following questions.

(a) Identify the incident in the picture. Where was it held?
(b) Name the person who was there to defend his case. What was the final outcome of the case?
(c) State the contribution of this person in reforming the church in Europe?
Imagine you are Martin Luther, draft a speech that you would give to defend yourself at the Diet of Worms.
The period when religious reformers challenged some of the practices of the Roman Catholic Church across Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries, was marked by the rise of Bhakti and Sufi movements in India. Compare and contrast the religious reform movements in India and Europe.