Ch. 13 - Reformation

Question 1

Christian Humanism

Answer 1

Northern Renaissance humanism that focused on the reformation of Christianity. (used Christian sources to propel movement)
16th — 17th c.

Question 2

Erasmus and the Praise of Folly

Answer 2

A book that criticized religious and political institutions.
Erasmus — prince of Humanists (famous reformer)
1466 – 1526

Question 3

Peace of Augsburg

Answer 3

A peace treaty signed by Charles V stating the end to the religious wars.
1555
Created a less religiously restrictive society (allowed German princes to choose their religion)

Question 4

Charles V

Answer 4

Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire
Was against Luther’s ideas/beliefs.
1500 – 1558

Question 5

Anabaptists

Answer 5

Disliked group of protestants

Believed one should wait to be baptized until able to confess their faith.

Question 6

Henry VIII

Answer 6

Broke away from Catholic Church to create church of England (Anglican church)
declared act of supremacy — made him supreme ruler of the church.
1491 – 1547

Question 7

John Calvin and Predestination

Answer 7

A protestant reformer
believed in predestination and that the church is more important than the state.
1509 – 1564
Predestination — everyone was chosen by God to either be saved or to be burned. (Main idea behind Calvin’s new reformed faith)

Question 8

Council of Trent (1545 – 1563)

Answer 8

Embodiment of counter reformation stating all

Question 9

Catholic/Counter Reformation

Answer 9

The Catholic Church’s series of reforms in a response to the spread of Protestantism.
Catholic Church’s attempt to stop the protestant movement
16th — 17th c.

Question 10

Council of Trent (1545 – 1563)

Answer 10

Embodiment of counter reformation stating all
the things the Catholic Church and the pope sees wrong with protestant ideas.
Met between 1545 and 1563
Made it possible for church to run over and evaluate their establishment.

Question 11

French Wars of Religion

Answer 11

A Catholic-Protestant religious conflict
1618 – 1648
Huguenots fought for religious freedom
Ended with Henry Navarre becoming Catholic
Tolerance of Huguenots granted (Edict of Nantes)

Question 12

The Edict of Nantes

Answer 12

Signed in 1598
Gave rights to the Calvinists of France
Being Huguenot, though was politically ok, still was frowned upon Catholics.

Question 13

Philip II

Answer 13

Known for his harsh, militant Catholicism. (feeling that he and his country are the chosen ones to save catholic faith)
Wanted to lead Spain
Crowned king in 1556