Question 1

Why did Luther’s religious writings have a great impact in Germany?

Level 1

• There were preconditions, for example a resurgent German nationalism, which allowed Luther’s ideas a receptive audience  
• To these add triggers such as the publication of catechisms not just for adults but for children

Level 3 

• The main reason why Luther’s ideas had a major impact was that there were preachers, sermon writers and intellectuals like Melanchthon who gave clear voice to Luther’s message
• Everyone at any level of German society had heard of Martin Luther by 1520

Level 5 

• Luther wanted to reform the church so his writings must have had a clear impact
• He was the first Protestant – he pinned his demands to the door of the castle at Wittenberg