The Reformation Handout

Bring the Protestant Reformation to life with this engaging, classroom-friendly resource covering one of the most important religious and political movements in European history.

This resource introduces students to the causes, key figures, major events, spread, and effects of the Reformation, with a particular focus on Martin Luther, John Calvin, Huldrych Zwingli, Henry VIII, the Catholic Reformation, and the Council of Trent.

What’s Included

Reformation information handout
Reformation overview
Reformation timeline
10 comprehension questions
Teacher answer key
Martin Luther and the 95 Theses activity
Source-analysis activity
6 W’s reading activity
Research activity
KWL activity
Reflection and extension activities
Word-search challenge templates
Map-based activities
Creative and independent-learning activities
Printable student worksheets
Topics Covered

Martin Luther and the 95 Theses
The sale of indulgences
The Diet of Worms
The spread of Protestantism
Lutheranism and Calvinism
Henry VIII and the Act of Supremacy
The Scottish Reformation
The Catholic Reformation
The Council of Trent
The Jesuits
The Peace of Augsburg
The Thirty Years’ War
The Peace of Westphalia
The impact of the Reformation on Europe
Perfect For

Middle school / secondary history
European history units
World history lessons
Religious Reformation units
Martin Luther lessons
History centers and stations
Substitute teacher lessons
Homework and independent study
Early finishers
Review and revision
The variety of activities allows students to read, research, analyse, recall, discuss, and demonstrate their understanding of the Reformation in different ways.

A versatile Reformation resource for history teachers looking for ready-to-use activities, worksheets, and review materials.