How many questions are in this quiz?

This quiz has 171 questions covering major translation controversies and their Reformation-era context.

Is there a timer or time limit?

No—there’s no timer, so you can take your time reading each prompt and the 4 options.

What topics are included besides translators’ names?

You’ll see questions on disputed wording, censorship, printing, church reactions, and how theology influenced translation choices.

How do Mixed difficulty questions feel in practice?

Mixed combines easier recall with tougher context and comparison items, so the challenge stays varied across the 171 questions.

Can I choose the number of questions and difficulty before playing?

Yes—select your preferred question count and difficulty setting before starting, or keep it on Mixed for a balanced run.

Online Quiz: Reformation Bible Controversies

About this quiz

What you’ll explore

Bible translation in the Reformation wasn’t just scholarship—it was a flashpoint for theology, authority, and public life. These questions cover translators, patrons, printers, and the disputes sparked by wording choices.

You’ll practice connecting doctrines to translation decisions (and the reactions they provoked), from vernacular access to contested terms and marginal notes.

How the quiz works

Each question is multiple-choice with 4 options and no timer, so you can read carefully and think through context. Choose your preferred question count before you start, and pick an easier or tougher difficulty setting—or keep it on Mixed for a balanced spread.

Common pitfalls to watch for

Many players miss questions by mixing up similarly named figures, assuming a single “official” version existed everywhere, or overlooking how politics and censorship shaped what could be printed. Another frequent trap is treating later standardizations as if they were settled during the earliest waves of translation.

Distinguish translators from editors, printers, and patrons
Watch for region-specific church policies and bans
Separate doctrinal disputes from purely linguistic choices
Pay attention to dates and which edition came first
Don’t assume one controversy had the same outcome across Europe

Difficulty balance and smart strategy

Mixed difficulty blends quick recall (names, places, editions) with interpretation questions about motives, reception, and consequences. If you’re new, start with fewer questions on an easier setting; if you’re revising for depth, raise the difficulty and run a longer set to test endurance and consistency.