The Reformation Flashcards
Act of Supremacy
A law that made the king or queen of England the head of the Church of England.
Auto-da-fé
Religious ceremony at which the sentences passed by the Inquisition were carried out
Counter-Reformation
A response of the Catholic Church to the spread of Protestantism.
Edict
A law passed by an emperor.
Heresy
A religious teaching different to the Church’s teaching
Heretic
Someone who disagreed with the Church’s religious teachings.
Heretic
Someone who disagreed with the Church’s religious teachings.
Indulgences
The Church said that indulgences reduced the punishment for sins
after a person died.
Indulgences
The Church said that indulgences reduced the punishment for sins
after a person died.
Lutheran
A follower of Martin Luther.
Lutheran
A follower of Martin Luther.
Protestants
Christians who broke away from the Catholic Church
Protestants
Christians who broke away from the Catholic Church
Puritans
Followers of the ideas of Calvin who wanted to see more reform
of the Church in England.
Puritans
Followers of the ideas of Calvin who wanted to see more reform
of the Church in England.
Reformation
Period of religious change that led to a division among Christians.
Reformation
Period of religious change that led to a division among Christians.
Sanbenito
A special cloak worn by those who were
condemned by the Inquisition.
Sanbenito
A special cloak worn by those who were
condemned by the Inquisition.
Theology
The study of religion.
Theology
The study of religion.
Tithe
A form of tax
Tithe
A form of tax
