Luther & the German Reformation

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the controversy caused by the sale of indulgences in Germany in the years 1515–18?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘Luther’s influence over the German Reformation declined significantly in the years 1525–46.’

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How far do you agree that the survival of Lutheranism in Germany, in the years 1521–55, was due to the weakness of the office of Holy Roman Emperor?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the development of Lutheranism in the aftermath of the Diet of Worms?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘The printing press was of only minor importance in the development of Luther’s challenge to the Catholic Church in the years 1517–20.’

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4 ‘The failure of Lutheran-Catholic negotiations, in the years 1526–46, was due largely to the attitude of Martin Luther.’

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate discontent with the Catholic Church in early sixteenth-century Germany?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How accurate is it to say that Luther condemned radicalism, in the years 1521–25, mainly to secure the support of the German princes?

How significant was the Peace of Passau (1552) to the survival of Lutheranism in Germany in the years 1531–55?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the problems faced by Charles V in defeating Lutheranism in Germany in the mid-1540s?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘Discontent with the Catholic Church, in early sixteenth-century Germany, was caused mainly by economic factors.’

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4 ‘In the years 1517–46, Luther’s three pamphlets of 1520 were more important in the development of Lutheranism than any of his other writings and publications.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the reasons for the success of Luther’s challenge to the Catholic Church in the years 1517–20?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

Study Sources 1 and 2 in the Sources Booklet before you answer this question.

How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the reasons for the success of Luther’s challenge to the Catholic Church in the years 1517–20?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

To what extent was humanism a factor in the growth of anti‑clericalism in early sixteenth‑century Germany?

To what extent was humanism a factor in the growth of anti‑clericalism in early sixteenth‑century Germany?

How significant was the Augsburg Confession (1530) in the development of Lutheran beliefs in the years 1521–46?

How significant was the Augsburg Confession (1530) in the development of Lutheran beliefs in the years 1521–46?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the consequences of Luther’s condemnation of the Peasants’ War (1525)?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How significant was Luther’s debate with Eck (1519) in the development of his challenge to the Catholic Church in the years 1517-20?

4 ‘The Peace of Augsburg (1555) was due mainly to the actions of the Schmalkaldic League.’

How far do you agree with this statement?

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the causes of the German Reformation?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

How significant was Luther’s denunciation of radicalism in the development of Lutheranism in Germany in the years 1521-30?

4 ‘The papacy’s failure to respond effectively was the most important reason for the survival of Lutheranism in Germany in the years 1521-55.’

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How far could the historian make use of Sources 1 and 2 together to investigate the reasons for Charles V’s failure to destroy Lutheranism in Germany?

Explain your answer, using both sources, the information given about them and your own knowledge of the historical context.

3 ‘Luther’s criticism of the sale of indulgences in 1517 was primarily responsible for the German Reformation.’

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How significant was the role of Philip Melanchthon in the development of Lutheranism in the years 1521–46?