Jan Hus and the Czech Reformation

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What did John Wycliffe believe the clergy should live in?

A life of luxury

A life of poverty (correct)

A life of ignorance

A life of moderation

What was John Wycliffe's view on the doctrine of transubstantiation?

He partially supported it

He fully supported it

He challenged it (correct)

He was neutral about it

What was the result of Jan Hus's preaching on reform during the Great Schism?

He was supported by the Antipope

He was ignored by the Church leadership

He refused to support any of the various popes' actions (correct)

He was excommunicated by the Pope

What was the name of the group of followers started by John Wycliffe?

The Lollards (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of John Wycliffe's translation of the Bible into English?

It was the first translation of the Bible into English (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the Avignon Papacy, which John Wycliffe appealed to Christians scandalized by?

A period of Church corruption (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Jan Hus's main objection during the Council of Constance?

He refused to accept the Church's authority (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the peasant revolt in England in 1381?

Farm labor shortages due to the plague (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary concern of the Church regarding mysticism?

It was a threat to the Church's authority (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the peasant revolt in England?

It was crushed with deadly force within a year (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Jan Hus's writings, such as De ecclesia?

The Church as the body of Christ, with Christ as its only head (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Jan Hus's appearance at the Council of Constance?

He was removed as a priest and sent to death (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of Scholasticism during the medieval period?

To reconcile faith and reason through logic (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which philosopher's concept of Nominalism paved the way for Reformed theology and the Enlightenment?

William of Oakham (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Avignon Papacy and the Great Schism?

The Roman church gained more power over the Western world (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary difference between Nominalism and Realism?

Nominalism focused on individual things, while Realism focused on universal concepts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of Nominalism on Christian theology?

It paved the way for a more pessimistic view of human reason (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was Aquinas' view of God's goodness and wisdom?

They were understood through analogy with human goodness and wisdom (C) Signup and view all the answers