Unilorin Post-UTME Christian Religious Studies 2024 (Model questions) Question 17

Question 17

General Knowledge

The Protestant Reformation, initiated by figures like Martin Luther, was fundamentally a movement challenging:

  1. A.The use of Latin in church services.
  2. B.The perceived corruption and theological doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.
  3. C.The translation of the Bible into vernacular languages.
  4. D.The existence of monastic orders.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The perceived corruption and theological doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.)

Explanation

Luther's 95 Theses (1517) attacked practices like the sale of indulgences and challenged Catholic teaching on salvation and authority.