Question

In 1517, Christianity splintered into several sects after a German monk named __________ published his Ninety-five Theses in protest against the corrupt practices of the Catholic Church.
a. Martin Luther
b. Abraham
c. Canaan
d. Arthur James Balfour

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Martin Luther

Explanation:

The Ninety-Five theses, written by Martin Luther, is the central document of the Protestant Reformation in Europe. "Luther’s Ninety-five Theses focuses on three main issues:

1. Selling forgiveness (via indulgences) to build a cathedral.
2. The pope’s claimed power to distribute forgiveness.
3. The damage indulgences caused to grieving sinners."

Answer 2

Answer: a. Martin Luther

Explanation:

Martin Luther is a German monarch who opposed the arbitrariness and luxury of church faces. Martin Luther left his theses at Wittenberg Cathedral, pointing to the negative phenomena in the church. In the first place, Luther opposed the sale of forgiveness for sins by churchmen. His religious reformation profoundly affected political, economic, educational, and linguistic circumstances in the world, making him one of the most influential figures in European history.