Question

Who started the Reformation in Germany with his 95 Theses in 1517?

• A. Martin Luther
• B. John Calvin
• C. Henry VIII
• D. Desiderius Erasmus

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Martin Luther

• Reformation began in Germany where reformers like Martin Luther (1483-1546), Calvin etc. openly challenged the church. Luther's famous 95 theses came in 1517.

• After many conflicts Protestantism formed. But, in the beginning, Henry VIII was not ready to accept Luther and the reforms. But later England became a powerful Protestant nation.