The Reformation movement was started by which figure?
A
John Calvin
B
Martin Luther
C
Thomas Aquinas
D
Erasmus
Correct Answer: Option B — Martin Luther
Explanation:
The Protestant Reformation was initiated by Martin Luther a German theologian who published his 95 Theses in 1517 criticizing the Catholic Church's practice of selling indulgences. This movement led to the division of Western Christianity into Catholic and various Protestant denominations transforming European religious and political history.