Reformation (ch. 14) Flashcards
What was the first place to accept the Reformation outside the empire?
the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway under King Christian III
Why was Thomas More beheaded?
King Henry VIII of England used paliament to end the authority of the pope and make himself head of the church, and More, his chancellor, opposed him
Who influenced King Henry to dissolve the English monasteries and take their land and riches?
Thomas Cromwell
What effect did King Henry dissolving the monasteries really have?
the redistribution of land strengthened the upper classes and tied them to the Tudor dynasty and the new Protestant church
What major event occured in 1536?
The Pilgrimage of Grace
What was the Pilgrimage of Grace and why did it happen?
Many people were opposing the religious changes in the north, and the Pilgrimage was the largest rebellion in history.
Who was the leader that initiated religious stability in England from 1558- 1603?
Elizabeth (Henry and Anne Boleyn’s daughter) who was a Protestant
What document did John Calvin right, and what were these beliefs?
The Institutes of the Christian Religion (1536)- he believed in absolute power of God and the total weakness of humanity.
What is predestination?
The teaching that God has determined the salvation or damnation of individuals based on his will and purpose, not on their merit or works.
What crimes were punished by execution or banishment in Geneva (Consistory) under Calvin?
heresy, adultery, blasphemy, and witchcraft
