The Counter Reformation Flashcards
What is the council of Trent
Restated the Catholic Church is belief and sought to deal with abuses of position. Began in 1545.
What is Jesuit
Member of the society of Jesus
What was Jesuit noted for
It’s educational, missionary and charitable works
What were the main goals of jesuits
To educate people around the world about Catholicism, stop the spread of Protestantism
What was the inquisition
The Inquisition was a powerful office set up within the Catholic Church to root out and punish heresy
When did it begin
The 12 century . however, the scope of the Inquisition significantly expanded in response to the protestant reformation.
What was it famous for
It was famous for the severity of torture and persecution
How long was it a dominant source for?
More than 200 years
How many executions happened over the 200 years
32,000 executions
