Reformation, Counter-Reformation Flashcards
Martin Luther
German monk and thelegon who sought to reform the Catholic Chucrh
95 Theses
Ninety five statements about Luther’s perspective on the Catholic Church
Council of Trent
A group of Catholic priests who were against Luther
Started the Counter-Reformation
Restore Catholism
Excommunication
Exclusion from the Catholic Chruch and the sacraments
Treaty of Westphalia
The treaty that ended the 30-Year War
Promoted Religious Freedom
What were Luther opinions on the Catholic Church?
Catholic Church was extremely corrupt
Pope was the Anti-Christ
People do not need a mediator to God
Everyone should be allowed to read the Bible
Indulgences
A way to pay off your sins
Protestants
The people who protested against the Catholic Chruch and still believed in Jesus
Where did the Reformation originate in?
Germany
John Calvin
Inspired by Luther and added onto his beilfs
Created Calvinism
Purtains= England
Huguenots= France
Who excommunicated Martin Luther?
Pope Leo
What was the aftermath of the Reformation?
Thirty Year War
Division of Europe
What spread the 95 Theses?
Printing Press
Why did some kings support Luther?
The Chruch had more power than the King
Did not pay taxes
Diet of Worms
A meeting with the Chruch and Luther
Diet=Assmebly
Worms= Plcae in Germany where it is held
Charles V is there
