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  1. Q1. What was the primary focus of Martin Luther's '95 Theses,' which he famously posted in 1517?
  2. Q2. Which theological doctrine represents Luther's belief that salvation is achieved through faith alone, rather than good works?
  3. Q3. At the 1521 Diet of Worms, what was Martin Luther's response when asked to recant his writings?
  4. Q4. Which invention was most critical to the rapid spread of Luther’s ideas across Europe?
  5. Q5. During his protective 'kidnapping' at Wartburg Castle, what major project did Luther complete?
  6. Q6. What does the Lutheran concept of 'The Priesthood of All Believers' imply?
  7. Q7. What was Martin Luther's original profession before he became a leading reformer?
  8. Q8. In his 'Sola Scriptura' doctrine, Luther argued that the ultimate authority in spiritual matters is:
  9. Q9. How did Martin Luther react to the German Peasants' War of 1524–1525?
  10. Q10. Which Pope excommunicated Martin Luther in 1521 following the bull 'Exsurge Domine'?
  11. Q11. Who was the powerful Elector of Saxony who protected Luther from being executed as a heretic?
  12. Q12. Which of the following Catholic sacraments did Luther retain in his reformed church?
  13. Q13. What was the significance of Luther’s marriage to Katharina von Bora?
  14. Q14. Which Dominican friar was the primary target of Luther's anger regarding the sale of indulgences in Germany?
  15. Q15. The 1530 document that outlined the primary beliefs of the Lutheran movement is known as the:
  16. Q16. Luther's hymn 'A Mighty Fortress Is Our God' reflects which aspect of his theology?
  17. Q17. Which 1529 meeting saw a failure of alliance between Martin Luther and Ulrich Zwingli over the nature of the Eucharist?
  18. Q18. What was Luther's view on the Jewish population in his later life, as expressed in his 1543 writings?
  19. Q19. The term 'Protestant' was first applied to followers of Luther following the 1529:
  20. Q20. Which Catholic practice did Luther define as 'The Babylonian Captivity of the Church'?