10.1 The Reformation Flashcards
diet
assembly of leaders called together to rule on government issues
heir
a person who inherits property or authority
indulgence
a pardon from punishment in purgatory
purgatory
a place where the soul is purified from earthly sins before entry into Heaven
righteousness
to be reconciled or in right standing
thesis
a statement supporting an argument
This German prince provided Martin Luther with a safe place to work at Wartburg.
Leo X (Leo the tenth)
This Bible translator prepared new Greek and Latin translations of the New Testament.
Erasmus
This pope excommunicated Martin Luther and summoned him to the Diet of Worms.
Frederick the wise
He was the first to translate the Bible into English.
John Wycliffe
This Cambridge theologian convinced Henry VIII that his marriage to Katherine was invalid.
Thomas Cranmer
This theologian convinced the king that the pope had no right to control church practices in England.
Thomas Cromwell
3) Select TWO ways in which the sales of indulgences was corrupt.
It gave the wrong idea that salvation could be bought.
The Church became wealthy by selling indulgences like bread or clothing.
The ___ made King Henry VIII the supreme head of the church in England.
Act of Supremacy
Which event is most closely associated with the beginning of the Protestant Reformation?
Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses