Chapter 1 Section 2-3 Flashcards
What was the catholic reformation?
A 16th century movement in which the roman Catholic Church sought to make changes in response to the Protestant reformation
What was the reformation?
A 16th century movement for religious reform, leading to the founding of Christian churches that rejected the popes authorities
Protestant ?
A member of a Christian church founded on the principles of the reformation
What were the cause of the reformation ?
- the renaissance speed secular ideas
* the printing press spread information
What were the criticisms of the Catholic Church?
- many leaders were corrupt
- many leaders were too concerned with worldly goods
- many priests and monks were uneducated
Why did Martin Luther write the 95 theses?
To complain against the churches flaws
1. He used the printing press to spread his ideas
Who was johann tetzel
Johann tetzel sold indulgences
What were Luther’s 3 main beliefs?
- People win salvation by faith alone
- Church teachings are based on the bible alone
- People can interpret the bible for themselves
Excommunication ?
Threatening to/taking away the right to being catholic
What was edict of worms?
The document that stated Luther was was an outlaw and heretic. He wasn’t to be fed, sheltered ect.
Who were the Lutherans ?
The name of the religion that Luther created
What happened in the war between the peasants and princes?
(Look in textbook)
What was the peace of agusburg?
The meeting where German princes decided each prince could decide their religion
Who was Henry VIII and who were his wives?
He was a King.
Wives:
1. Catherine of Aragon —-mother of Mary
2. Anne Boleyn—-mother of Elizabeth
3. Jane Seymour—-mother of Edward (first son!)
What was the act of supremacy ?
The act in which Henry makes himself head of church
