England's Monarchy and Its Limits Flashcards
Which statement best describes the Protestant Reformation?
the movement in Europe that resulted in the division of Christianity into Catholic and Protestant
Which was one of the reasons Martin Luther wrote his Ninety-five Theses?
the Church’s sale of indulgences to pardon sins
What was the result of the spread of Martin Luther’s ideas throughout western Europe?
Christian unity ended in western Europe.
Who broke from the Roman Catholic Church so he could remarry and then became the head of a new Protestant church in his country?
Henry VIII
Who relocated to Switzerland in order to escape religious persecution in France and taught the concept of predestination?
John Calvin
How did the Roman Catholic Church respond to the spread of Protestantism?
It attempted to reform itself by correcting bad practices and clarifying its teachings.
What role did the Council of Trent play in the Catholic Reformation?
It attempted to clarify the doctrine of the Catholic Church.
What was the purpose of the Inquisition?
stop the spread of ideas considered heretical
Which was an effect of the Protestant and Catholic reformations?
Education became more important in society.
What did an uprising by Czech Protestants against the Catholic ruler of the Holy Roman Empire result in?
the Thirty Years’ War
Which was an important result of the Thirty Years’ War?
The modern concept of Europe as a collection of independent states emerged.
When did absolute monarchs begin to appear in Europe?
after the Thirty Years’ War
Who ruled by divine right in France, extended that nation’s borders, and built a palace at Versailles?
Louis XIV
Which phrase best explains the cause of the English Civil War?
conflict between the Stuart kings and Parliament
What was the immediate outcome of the English Civil War?
The Roundheads won, and Cromwell became the military dictator of the Commonwealth.
