Lesson 2B.1.4
2B.1.4 The spread and survival of the Lutheran movement, 1521–55 Quiz: Pearson Edexcel History, Unit 2
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The 20 questions
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Which Imperial Diet in 1526 allowed German princes to decide their own territory's religion?
- Diet of Regensburg
- Diet of Augsburg
- Diet of Speyer
- Diet of Worms
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What term originated from the Lutheran princes' formal protest at the 1529 Diet of Speyer?
- Protestant
- Anabaptist
- Huguenot
- Calvinist
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Which defensive alliance was formed by Lutheran princes and cities in 1531?
- Swabian League
- Catholic League
- League of Torgau
- Schmalkaldic League
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Which Landgrave of Hesse converted to Lutheranism and became a key leader of Protestant forces?
- Philip of Hesse
- John of Saxony
- Maurice of Saxony
- George of Saxony
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Which former Grand Master of the Teutonic Order converted to Lutheranism and became Duke of Prussia?
- Joachim II
- Frederick the Wise
- Albrecht of Hohenzollern
- Ulrich of Württemberg
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Which Elector of Saxony led the Schmalkaldic League alongside Philip of Hesse against Charles V?
- John Frederick
- John the Steadfast
- Maurice of Saxony
- Frederick the Wise
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Which battle in 1547 ended the Schmalkaldic War in favour of Charles V?
- Ravenna
- Lepanto
- Dorylaeum
- Mühlberg
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Which 1552 treaty guaranteed Lutheran princes religious freedom following the revolt against Charles V?
- Peace of Passau
- Treaty of Madrid
- Peace of Cambrai
- Peace of Augsburg
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What main principle was officially recognised by the Peace of Augsburg in 1555?
- Princely religious choice
- Compulsory Catholicism
- Total religious freedom
- Papal supreme authority
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Which ruler was constantly distracted from German affairs by wars with France and the Ottomans?
- Frederick the Wise
- Charles V
- Ferdinand I
- Pope Paul III
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Why did Catholic German princes offer limited support to Charles V against the Lutherans?
- Fear of France
- Lack of funds
- Sympathy for Luther
- Fear of centralisation
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What was the primary purpose of the Consilium de Emendanda Ecclesia commissioned in 1537?
- Excommunicating Charles V
- Translating the Bible
- Advising Catholic reform
- Condemning Lutheran heresy
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Which ecumenical council was opened in 1545 by Pope Paul III to address Church reform?
- Fifth Lateran Council
- Council of Constance
- Council of Basel
- Council of Trent
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Which pope tried to reform the Papacy and summoned a council in response to Luther?
- Clement VII
- Adrian VI
- Paul III
- Leo X
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What type of meeting was the 1541 Regensburg Colloquy between Catholics and Lutherans?
- Doctrinal reconciliation attempt
- Trade treaty negotiation
- Military alliance negotiation
- Imperial election council
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What was the most important role of German princes in the early Lutheran movement?
- Funding the Papacy
- Providing political protection
- Writing Protestant theology
- Leading peasant revolts
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What was the key outcome of the failed religious colloquies between Catholics and Lutherans?
- Total Catholic victory
- Abolition of Empire
- Permanent confessional split
- Immediate papal resignation
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Put these events in order: A) Peace of Augsburg, B) Schmalkaldic League formed, C) Battle of Mühlberg.
- A, then B, then C
- B, then A, then C
- B, then C, then A
- C, then B, then A
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What was the main factor enabling the survival and growth of Lutheranism up to 1555?
- Peasant rebellion
- Princely backing
- French invasion
- Papal endorsement
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Which prince switched sides in 1552, forcing Charles V to accept the Peace of Passau?
- Frederick the Wise
- Philip of Hesse
- Albrecht of Hohenzollern
- Maurice of Saxony
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