Chapter 13 & 14 Flashcards
Who landed in the Americas and in what year
Christopher Columbus, 1492
We have all been redeemed by what
the sacrifice of Christ on the cross
Who defended the American Natives
Bartholome de las Cases
What is the only catholic country in Asia
The Philippines
Who brought Catholicism to the Philippines
Saint Francis Xavier
What are Missionaries
those sent to other countries to bring the gospel of Christ
What is an Absolute Monarch
When the king/queen controls all aspects of the country (including religion)
Who fought the 30 years war
conflict between the protestants and Catholics
What ended the 30 years war
The peace of Westphalia
Who brought Catholism to Maryland
George Calvert
When did America declare independance
July 4, 1776
When did America declare independence
July 4, 1776
More Catholics came after what
Declaration of Independence
What religious groups were in Pennsylvania
Quakers, Amish, and Mennonites
What did Pope Gregory XV found
Propagation of the Faith
What is the Propagation of the Faith
the missionary society to take care of the poor
Who was the first US bishop
Bishop John Carrol
What was the first US diocese
The Diocese of Baltimore
Who founded the first Catholic collage
Bishop John Carroll
What was the first Catholic collage
Georgetown University
Who started the scientific revolution in the USA
Galileo
How did Galileo start the scientific revolution
the discovery of the telescope
What was the Period of Enlightenment
when people received light and knowledge
Where did the Period of Enlightenment start
France
