Renaissance Quiz #2 Flashcards
Western Civilizations
What is the Protestant Reformation?
A reform or movement against the Catholic Church
Who was the German Monk famously known for starting the Reformation?
Martin Luther
What is the date that the Reformation begins?
1517
What were the detailed descriptions of the wrong doings of the Catholic Church that Martin Luther made?
95 Theses
What are some of the reasons why it was easier for Luther to start the Reformation?
Personality-
Printing Press-
Location-Germany
Survival
Why was the location of Germany a good place to start for the Reformation?
All of Germany was occupied by city states and often ruled by princes
What are indulgences?
A document given by the Pope that excused a person from the penalties of sin
How was Salvation gained?
God’s forgiveness or good works
What counted as good works?
(Paying) Indulgences
What is Purgatory?
Was a place where sinners go to “purge” themselves before heaven
How did Martin Luther become a Monk?
When he almost got struck by lightning he thought that it was a sign from God to follow him
What did Luther struggle with?
He thought that he had encounters with the devil and argued with him (Anxiety and Depression)
When one is made just when forgiven through faith and Christ?
Justification by Faith
When did Luther realize that the indulgences were wrong?
When he was on steps at Rome he realized these people were spending money on things that weren’t true
When was the 95 Theses written?
1517
When was the Diet of Worms (Verms)
1521
What are The 5 Solas?
Sola Scriptura-Scripture Alone
Sola Fide-Faith Alone
Sola Gratia-Grace Alone
Sola Christus-Christ Alone
Sola Deo Gloria-Glory to God Alone
