Reformation Flashcards
What was the reformation
When Martin Luther and others including Henry VIII broke away from Roman Catholic Church and built churches which formed the religion protestant
In what century did the reformation occur
16th century
Name 2 other reformers
John Knox
John Calvin
What is the name of the list of Criticisms that sparked the reformation
95 Theses
How did the pope contribute to Martin Luther wanting to break away from Catholic Church
Pope often believed he was like a powerful king instead of a religious leader
How did the behaviour of priests and bishops contribute to reformation occurring
They were often lazy and greedy and many absent or did very little work
Many felt they lived a life of luxury
What was the problem with the Bible that lead to reformation
The bible was in Latin and people did not understand it so had to rely on the priests to tell them About it
What were indulgences
it was believed that by buying indulgences from bishop they would spend less time in purgatory (place sent when died to be punished for sins committed)
The device that helped spread Protestantism and why
Printing press
Able to print bible in English and lots of books and leaflets for people to read
They were then able to question priests
Why did Henry VIII not agree with Luther initially
Afraid that if people could attack church they would attack monarchy
What made Henry Viii change his mind and Join reformation
Pope did not grant divorce from Catherine of Aragon so Henry made himself head of a church of England demanding people loyal to him not the pope
Name 2 things that Henry did that changed the religion in England
He became head of Church of England and people loyal to him - not someone away in Rome
He ordered bibles translated to English and distributed to all churches in england
How is Protestant church different to Roman Catholic Church
RC church - highly decorated with paintings and statues
Protestant. Church - plain so people could concentrate on what was being taught
Who was pope at time of reformation
Pope Leo X
What is meant by term Counter Reformation
The reaction of the Roman Catholic Church to the reformation to oppose the Protestant reformation and reform catholic church
What was the name of the council of catholic leaders which reinstated the catholic beliefs
The council of Trent
What was the role of the inquisition involved in counter reformation
Office Set up by Catholic Church to root our and punish heresy - those that had moved away from catholic church
What is the Jesuit order of Catholic Church
Jesuits are members of society of Jesus - educational missionaries and do charitable work
Main goal - educate people around the world and stop spread of Protestantism
What title did the pope give Henry VIII as a reward for his rejection of reformation initially
Defender of the faith
Name Henry VIII wives in order
Kathrine of Aragon - divorced. child Mary I
Anne Boleyn. Beheaded. Child. Elizabeth I
Jane Seymour Died. Child Edward VI
Anne of Cleves. divorced
Catherine Howard. Beheaded
Katheryn Parr Survived
