Catholic Counter-Reformation Reading Questions Worksheet

In this activity, students will learn about the Catholic Church’s multifaceted response to the Protestant Reformation, known as the Counter-Reformation, which included the pivotal Council of Trent, the rise of influential religious orders like the Jesuits, and the impact of Baroque art and architecture. They will also explore the political, social, and cultural ramifications of these efforts to renew the Church’s spiritual authority and counter the spread of Protestantism.

It has 18 questions for students to answer, as well as a paragraph response section for them to demonstrate their understanding of the topic.