Unit 3: Protestant Reformation Activity 

Unit 3: Martin Luther & the Protestant Reformation
Our Question: Why did Luther challenge the Catholic Church?
Document A: Luther in 1517
1.(Sourcing) When was this
document written? What was
Luther’s purpose in writing it?
This document is written in 1517. He is trying to let someone know about
problems in the church mostly the selling of indulgences-which he thinks is
wrong
2. How would you describe
Luther’s tone in this document?
He has a respectful tone in this paragraph for example he says “i thr dregs of
humanity” as in he is less important and he knows it
3. According to this document, why
did Luther challenge the Catholic
Church?
He does not think it is right for people to think they can get into heaven by
paying the church some money
Document B: Luther in 1535 (18 years after Document A)
4. (Sourcing) When was this
document written? What was its
purpose?
Document b is written in 1535, and it is written by one of martin luther's
followers who wants to remember what he said.
5. How would you describe Luther’s
tone in this document?
He is angrier, he is more aggressive ,and sure of himself and that he is right
6. According to this document, why
did Luther challenge the Catholic
Church?
He feels like the pope is taking over the church and ignoring what the bible
says .