What factor contributed to the Reformation in the 16th Century

Martin Luther's excommunication by the Pope and condemnation as an outlaw by the Emperor.

Significance of girdle books in the 15th Century

Symbolised wealth and status of user

Only carried by Religious figures

The tail flaps at the ends have been cut off

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1Who was burnt at the stake for heresy against the doctrines of the Catholic Church?
1. AJan Hus
2. BMartin Luther
3. CAnne Boleyn
4. DJohn Wycliffe
2What factor contributed to the Reformation in the 16th Century
1. AMartin Luther's excommunication by the Pope and condemnation as an outlaw by the Emperor.
2. BSpiritual Enlightenment
3. CPrinting Press
4. DDrought and famine in Germany
3Significance of girdle books in the 15th Century
1. AUsed by nomads
2. BSymbol of Catholic subjugation
3. COnly carried by Religious figures
4. DSymbolised wealth and status of user
4How was this object altered in the 16th Century?
1. AThe clasps were refitted
2. BThe tail flaps at the ends have been cut off
3. CThe text was rubricated
4. DThe book was rebound
5Girdle books were easy to produce
1. ATrue
2. BFalse
6Who could afford girdle books
1. AFarmers
2. BMonks
3. CWealthy individuals
4. DReligious Institutions
5. ECraftsmen
7The Protestant Reformation helped make Religion more accessible to everyone.
1. ATrue
2. BFalse