Martin Luther's 95 Theses Impact
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What was the main purpose of Martin Luther posting his 95 Theses on the door of the Catholic Church in Wittenberg?

  • To encourage good works on earth to attain heaven
  • To sell indulgences to church officials and townspeople
  • To inform people of his ideas and spark a debate about improper practices of the Catholic Church (correct)
  • To promote the authority of the Pope in society
  • According to the 95 Theses, how did Martin Luther believe humans could attain heaven?

  • By paying the Pope for forgiveness
  • By doing good works on earth
  • By purchasing indulgences from the Catholic Church
  • By having faith in the one true God (correct)
  • What did the Catholic Church encourage its members to purchase, as mentioned in the text?

  • Indulgences (correct)
  • Papal authority documents
  • Bibles
  • Theses
  • Which authority did Martin Luther defend as the ultimate in the Christian religion?

    <p>The Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Catholic Church believe would grant its followers access to heaven?

    <p>Purchasing indulgences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common practice did Martin Luther oppose through his 95 Theses?

    <p>Buying indulgences for forgiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Martin Luther express his ideas in 95 statements, or theses?

    <p>To challenge improper practices and beliefs of the Catholic Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Martin Luther's main belief about how humans may attain heaven?

    <p>By having faith in Jesus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Martin Luther's fundamental idea about the role of the Papacy in society?

    <p>The Pope is not the ultimate authority in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief did Martin Luther contradict with his 95 Theses regarding how humans may attain heaven?

    <p>Belief that indulgences could grant access to heaven</p> Signup and view all the answers

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