The Reformation Flashcards
In which century did the reformation take place?
16th
Name 3 church ceremonies that people needed in the 1500s
Christening, Weddings, Funerals.
Which religion controlled most of Europe at the start of the 1500s
Roman Catholic
Which language were most church services held in before the reformation?
Latin
What is a relic?
A preserved part of a saints body (usually a bone) that people used to believe could heal the sick
What were some of the services the church ran that people really liked?
Schools and Hospitals
Which German monk attacked the Catholic Church?
Martin Luther
What was an indulgence?
When the church demanded that people pay money in order to have their sins forgiven.
Why was the development of the Printing Press important?
It allowed Martin Luther’s protestant ideas to spread quickly (before the printing press, books were copied by hand)
Why did the Protestants want the Bible printed in English?
So everyone could understand their religion and this should reduce the power of the priests.
What scary natural event happened to Martin Luther and what was the impact on his life?
A nasty storm made him commit his life to be a priest if God saved him from the storm.
Why was Martin Luther so scared of dying?
He didn’t believe he had earned his way to heaven yet.
Give 2 reasons why Martin Luther was angry with the church.
2 of: Selling indulgences, Priests couldn’t marry, Church too rich, Services in Latin.
What was the name of the document nailed to the church?
The 95 Theses
What did Martin Luther say at his trial?
He told the judge he was following his religious conscience (given to him by God) and therefore he would not take back what he said.
