10 Questions
What was the main purpose of Martin Luther posting his 95 Theses on the door of the Catholic Church in Wittenberg?
To inform people of his ideas and spark a debate about improper practices of the Catholic Church
According to the 95 Theses, how did Martin Luther believe humans could attain heaven?
By having faith in the one true God
What did the Catholic Church encourage its members to purchase, as mentioned in the text?
Indulgences
Which authority did Martin Luther defend as the ultimate in the Christian religion?
The Bible
What did the Catholic Church believe would grant its followers access to heaven?
Purchasing indulgences
What common practice did Martin Luther oppose through his 95 Theses?
Buying indulgences for forgiveness
Why did Martin Luther express his ideas in 95 statements, or theses?
To challenge improper practices and beliefs of the Catholic Church
What was Martin Luther's main belief about how humans may attain heaven?
By having faith in Jesus
What was Martin Luther's fundamental idea about the role of the Papacy in society?
The Pope is not the ultimate authority in society
What belief did Martin Luther contradict with his 95 Theses regarding how humans may attain heaven?
Belief that indulgences could grant access to heaven
Learn about the lasting impact of Martin Luther's 95 Theses on Christianity. Discover how it influenced the Protestant Reformation and shaped the religious landscape in 16th-century Europe.
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