Question 1

Henry VIII became the head of which of the following?&#10;A) The Anabaptist movement&#10;B) The Church of England&#10;C) The Calvinist association of churches&#10;D) The Church in Rome

Accepted Answer

Henry VIII became the head of the Church of England, also known as the Anglican Church, after breaking away from the Catholic Church in Rome in the 16th century. He did not lead the Anabaptist or Calvinist movements.

Question 2

Who was the chief architect of the Book of Common Prayer?&#10;A) Henry VIII&#10;B) Edward VI&#10;C) Thomas Cranmer&#10;D) Mary I

Accepted Answer

Thomas Cranmer, the Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, and briefly under Mary I, was the chief architect of the Book of Common Prayer. He oversaw the development of the first English-language prayer book in 1549 and subsequently revised it in 1552. His work on the prayer book helped establish the Church of England's liturgy and theology, which continues to influence Anglican worship to this day.

Question 3

Who published the first English translation of the New Testament?&#10;A) William Tyndale&#10;B) Henry VIII&#10;C) John Knox&#10;D) Thomas Cranmer

Accepted Answer

William Tyndale is widely recognized as the first person to publish an English translation of the New Testament in 1526, with subsequent revisions in 1534 and 1536.

Question 4

What are the Thirty-Nine Articles?&#10;A) A document which defined Anglican doctrine under Queen Elizabeth&#10;B) Henry VIII's defense of his break from Catholicism&#10;C) Thomas Cranmer's doctrinal statement&#10;D) John Knox's confessional foundation of the Scottish church

Accepted Answer

The Thirty-Nine Articles are a set of statements of belief, designed to define the doctrine of the Church of England under Queen Elizabeth I. They were first established in 1563 and have since played a significant role in Anglican theology.

Question 5

The most significant theologian in the early development of Anglicanism?&#10;A) John Knox&#10;B) James VI&#10;C) Richard Hooker&#10;D) Jonathan Edwards

Accepted Answer

Richard Hooker is considered the most significant theologian in the early development of Anglicanism. His work on the relationship between Scripture, tradition, and reason in Christian theology helped establish the theological foundations of the Church of England. He is known for his influential book, "Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity," which argued for a middle ground between Roman Catholicism and Puritanism. His emphasis on the importance of tradition in Christian theology had a lasting impact on Anglican theology and practice.

Question 6

Why did the Puritans break from the Church of England?&#10;A) They wanted to be more in line with Catholic doctrine&#10;B) They believed Anglican reforms were not far-reaching enough&#10;C) They disagreed with believers' baptism&#10;D) They would only acknowledge the king as head of the church

Accepted Answer

The Puritans believed that the reforms made by the Church of England, including the establishment of the Anglican Church and the rejection of Catholic doctrine, were not far-reaching enough. They sought to further purify the church and eliminate remaining Catholic practices, leading to their eventual split from the Church of England.

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the three primary forms of church government?&#10;A) Episcopal&#10;B) Catholic&#10;C) Presbyterian&#10;D) Congregational

Accepted Answer

Catholicism is a branch of Christianity, not a form of church government. The three primary forms of church government are Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Congregational.

Question 8

Which of the following are offshoots of the Puritans?&#10;A) Calvinists and Arminians&#10;B) Mennonites and Hutterites&#10;C) Baptists and Quakers&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Baptists and Quakers are both offshoots of the Puritans. Calvinists and Arminians are theological positions within Protestantism, while Mennonites and Hutterites are Anabaptist groups with roots in the Radical Reformation, making them distinct from the Puritans.

Question 9

The Council of Trent was convened for what purpose?&#10;A) To investigate claims of heresy&#10;B) To affirm the doctrine of sola scriptura&#10;C) To establish the Church of England&#10;D) To reform Catholic belief and practice

Accepted Answer

The Council of Trent was convened by the Catholic Church in response to the Protestant Reformation in order to reform Catholic belief and practice. It addressed a wide range of issues, including theological and doctrinal issues, as well as the reformation of the Catholic Church's institutional structures and practices.

Deck 22: Reformation Continues: The English and the Catholics