AP EURO UNIT 2 Flashcards
Reformation
Reformation: A religious movement in the 16th century that aimed to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the establishment of Protestant churches. Example: Martin Luther’s 95 Theses sparked the Reformation, leading to widespread changes in Christianity.
Pluralism
Pluralism: The coexistence of multiple religious beliefs or ethnic groups within a society. Example: The Edict of Nantes granted religious tolerance to Protestants in France, promoting pluralism.
The Imitation of Christ
The Imitation of Christ: A devotional book written by Thomas à Kempis, emphasizing humility and devotion to Christ in daily life.
Ecumenical Council
Ecumenical council: A gathering of leaders from different Christian denominations to discuss and reconcile theological differences. Example: The Council of Trent was an ecumenical council convened by the Roman Catholic Church to address the challenges of the Reformation.
Indulgence
Indulgence: A remission of the temporal punishment for sins, often granted by the church in exchange for pious acts or donations. Example: The sale of indulgences by the Catholic Church sparked criticism from reformers like Martin Luther.
Diet of Worms
Diet of Worms: An imperial diet (assembly) of the Holy Roman Empire held in Worms, Germany, in 1521, where Martin Luther defended his beliefs against charges of heresy.
Sola Scriptura
Sola Scriptura: The Protestant principle that the Bible alone is the ultimate authority for faith and practice, rejecting tradition as equal to Scripture. Example: Martin Luther emphasized Sola Scriptura in his translation of the Bible into German.
Transubstantiation
Transubstantiation: the bread and wine used in the Eucharist become the actual body and blood of Christ during the Mass.
Consubstantiation
Consubstantiation: The belief, held by some Protestant denominations, that the bread and wine in the Eucharist coexist with the body and blood of Christ.
The Institutes of the Christian Religion
The Institutes of the Christian Religion: A seminal work by John Calvin that systematically presents Protestant theology and principles.
Predestination
Predestination: The belief, emphasized by John Calvin, that God has already determined who will be saved and who will be damned.
Anabaptists
Anabaptists: A radical Protestant group that advocated for adult baptism and the separation of church and state.
Book of Common Prayer
Book of Common Prayer: A liturgical book used in Anglican churches, containing prayers, scripture readings, and worship instructions.
Jesuits
Jesuits: Members of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order founded by Ignatius of Loyola, known for their missionary work, education, and defense of the Catholic Church.
Treaty of Cateau Cambresis
Treaty of Cateau-Cambrésis: A treaty ending the Italian Wars between Spain and France in 1559, establishing Spanish dominance in Italy.
Huguenots
Huguenots: French Protestants, primarily Calvinists, who faced persecution during the French Wars of Religion.
St. Bartholomew’s Day
St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre: The massacre of thousands of Huguenots in Paris in 1572, marking a turning point in the French Wars of Religion.
Politiques
Politiques: French political leaders who prioritized political stability over religious unity during the French Wars of Religion.
Edict of Nantes
Edict of Nantes: A decree issued by King Henry IV of France in 1598, granting religious freedom to Protestants and ending the French Wars of Religion.
Union of Utrecht
Union of Utrecht: A treaty signed in 1579 by the northern provinces of the Netherlands, establishing their independence from Spain.
Peace of Westphalia
Peace of Westphalia: A series of treaties ending the Thirty Years’ War in 1648, establishing the principle of state sovereignty and promoting religious tolerance.