The Reformation Flashcards
Who is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church was the pope
What was the reformation?
It was a religious and political change during the 16th century which would soon lead to the creation of the Protestant church
What does the term excommunication mean?
The term excommunication mean to be excluded from a church or a religious community
What were the aims of Martin Luther and John Calvin?
The aims were to create a more fair version of the Catholic Church, they succeed in creating an English version of the bible
What was the council of Trent?
The council of Trent was a council of church leaders which restated Catholic beliefs and removed some of the old abuses
What is a letter of indulgence?
A letter of indulgence is a letter that you could buy for yourself or even a dead person. It was believed that it would wipe away your sins and help you reach heaven
What is a false relic?
A false relic is anything that was thought to have religious value eg. a piece of wood from Jesus’ cross (it wouldn’t have lasted which makes it false)
What is Roman Catholic?
Roman Catholic - universal church controlled by the pope in Rome
How many wives did henry VIII have?
6
What religion was Catherine of Aragon?
She was a Roman Catholic
What religion was Jane Seymour?
Protestant
How many children did Henry VIII have?
3
What were Henry’s kids called
Mary Tudor, Elizabeth and Edward
What religion was Mary Tudor?
Roman Catholic
What two wives were divorced?
Catherine of Aragon and Anne of cleves
