Reformation & Tudor Period Flashcards
What was the reformation?
A movement in the 16th century which led to a break with the Catholic Church and the beginning of the Protestant Church
What was the Renaissance?
A cultural movement that began in Italy in the 1500s
Some people began to question the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church in favour of more scientific explanation
What was the Printing Press?
A revolutionary invention created by Gutenberg in 1455; allowed new books and translations of the bible to be published.
Who was Martin Luther?
A German monk who helped start the reformation with his 95 Theses and created the Protestant faith.
What languages were the churches of the 1500s?
Catholic Church = Latin
Protestant Church = The local language
Who was Henry VIII?
King of England from 1509 - 1547
Called “Defender of the Catholic Faith by Pope in 1521
What is a renaissance man?
To be well read, cultured, artistic and thoughtful
What is a machiavellian?
To be cunning and scheming, especially in politics
Who is Cardinal Wolsey?
Henry VIII’s Lord Chancellor from 1515 to 1529, the Pope’s representative in England and a very wealthy and powerful man
Who is Thomas Cranmer?
Replaces Wolsey as Archbishop, allowed Henry’s marriage to Anne Boleyn
Who was Thomas Cromwell?
Henry’s chief minister from 1532; aw lawyer; strong Protestant
What was the Act of Supremacy?
Henry officially broke away from the Roman Catholic Church and became Head of the Church of England
What is Litany?
A long prayer, usually led by a priest, involving responses from the worshippers.
What is The Six Articles?
Passed in 1539, Forebade superstitious practices such as kneeling before images of saints
What is the Pilgrimage of Grace?
Led by Robert Aske, Northern nobles were angered by the Dissolution of the Monasteries and rebelled against Henry
