Chapter 12 Section 3 Flashcards
What triggered the start of the Protestant Reformation?
A German monk named Martin Luther actively protested against the Roman Catholic Church, which led to the Reformation. He nailed a list of protests, to a church door.
What Church practices did Martin Luther criticize in his 95 Theses?
Church officials sold indulgences, which relaxed the punishment for a sin.
Who were Protestants?
Protestants were those who supported Luther’s ideas.
Why do you think Lutheranism began in Wittenburg?
I think it began in Wittenburg because it was the place that he lived and also because the church he nailed the 95 Theses was located in Wittenburg. Also because it was next to the Holy Roman Empire
How did Martin Luther’s ideas give rise to the development of Christian denominations?
Martin Luther’s ideas give rise to the development of Christian denominations because people interpreted the Bible for themselves, their differing beliefs led to the development of many branches.
Define the Counter Reformation
The Counter Reformation was the changes the Catholic Church made. A meeting of Church officials and scholars summoned by the pope in 1545 was a key element of the movement.
What did the Council of Trent do?
The Council of Trent was the meeting which met for 26 sessions over 18 years, mostly in the northern Italian city of Trent. it helped define the churches beliefs and practices.
What was the purpose of the Roman Inquisition?
The purpose of the Roman Inquisition was to make sure Catholics didn’t stray from their faith.
Why do you think the Church burned certain books?
I think the Church burned certain books because they didn’t want people learning different religions, and other languages like vernacular.
What steps did the Catholic Church take during the Counter Reformation? List at least 3.
The Church established a Roman Inquisition, to make sure Catholics didn’t stray from their faith, Church officials created a list of books they objected to, which were collected by Church clergy and burned, and lastly, the Church applied gentler methods to broaden its appeal, like building new, larger churches to hold more worshippers. They developed a new religious order called the Society of Jesus, whose followers were known as Jesuits. THe church instituted reforms, formed the Council of Trent.
In document one, why might the Church have taken offense at these statements?
The Church might have taken offense at these statements because it goes against the Church’s meaning.
In document two, how should Catholics deal with Luther’s ideas?
Catholics are forbidden to read, assert, preach, praise, print,publish, or defend them.
In document three, why do you think the people in the leaflet are happy to see Tetzel?
I think the people in the leaflet are happy to see Tetzel because he was selling them indulgences.
What were some of the religious effects of the Reformation?
Some of the religious effects of the Reformation was the Reformation increasing literacy, and protestantism flourishing.
What led to the Thirty Years’ War?
The Thirty Years’ War started as a conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Central Europe after Luther published the 95 Theses.
