Chapter 3 Flashcards
Where did the second wave of the Reformation begin?
Switzerland
Who was Ulrich Zwingli?
A Catholic priest who became a leader in the Protestant Reformation in Switzerland.
How was Zwingli similar to Luther?
They both were originally priests in the Catholic Church. They both opposed the idea of indulgences. They both spread their ideas using the printing press.
In what way were Luther’s and Zwingli’s beliefs and teachings different?
Luther and Zwingli held different views on the role of the Church in people’s lives.
What happened to Zwingli?
He was killed in battle when an army of the cantons that had remained Catholic attacked Zurich.
How did John Calvin learn about the reform movement?
He read the writings of other reformers and met with some of them.
Why did Calvin publish his book, The Institutes of the Christian Religion, in French after it was published in Latin?
By publishing the book in French, more people would be able to read the book.
What is predestination?
The idea that a person’s actions and fate are decided ahead of time by God.
Why did officials bring back Calvin and his reformers after exiling them?
They wanted Calvin to correct the “bad” behavior of Geneva’s citizens.
How did Calvin try to fix the bad behavior?
He wrote city laws that were based on the Bible. He established a group of pastors to oversee the behavior of Geneva’s citizens.
Where in Europe did Calvinism become the dominant, or primary, religion?
Scotland, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
Why would King Henry potentially feel safe declaring his own church?
England is across the water from the rest of Europe.
Why did Henry VIII want to form his own church?
He wanted his marriage annulled after his marriage failed to produce a male heir. The church would not allow this, so he made his own church and received a divorce.
Why do you think that the Church of England, or Anglican Church, remained similar to the Catholic Church?
Henry VIII created his own church for personal reasons instead of religious differences. He did not make many changes since his goal was not to challenge church practices.
Besides Lutheranism, what other Protestant religions developed in Europe?
In Switzerland and the Netherlands, followers of Calvin called themselves the Reformed Church; in Scotland Calvin’s followers became known as Presbyterians; in England, Henry VIII started the Church of England, also known as the Anglican Church.
What does confederacy
mean?
A group of people, organizations, or countries that join together for a common cause.
What does predestination mean?
The idea that a person’s actions and fate are decided ahead of time by God.
What does scripture mean?
Religious writings
What is a canton?
A small territory.
What is a sermon?
A speech on a religious topic given by a religious leader.
