Martin Luther, a German monk, started the German Reformation by posting 95 theses on the castle church of Wittenberg on October 31, 1517. The immediate provocation spurring this act was Pope Leo X’s renewal of the indulgence for the building of the new St. Peter's Basilica in 1514. Luther was challenged to recant his heresy at the Diet of Worms in 1521. When he refused, he was placed under the ban of the Empire by Charles V. Receiving the protection of Frederick the Wise, he was then able to translate the Bible into German. COUNT 5
QSN1 Into what language did Martin Luther translate the Bible? ANS1 German QSN2 What did Martin Luther post on the castle church of Wittenberg? ANS2 95 theses QSN3 In what year did Martin Luther post his 95 theses? ANS3 1517 QSN4 What was Martin Luther's response when challenged to recant his heresy? ANS4 he refused QSN5 Who acted as protector to Martin Luther when he was under the ban of the Empire? ANS5 Frederick the Wise