The Reformation Flashcards
When did the reformation take place
16th century
Who rules the roman church
The pope
Who were the main three critics of the church
Martin Luther John Claven and Henry VIII
What were some of the criticisms of the Catholic Church
Lazy, greedy monks, asking for money in return for a pass to heaven, the non English bible, uncultured monks, often absent from work
Was Martin Luther a catholic monk
Yes
What aims did Martin Luther have
To fix the church
What did Martin Luther do in the end
Martin Luther split away and started protestant church
Why did Henry VIII join Luther
The pope refused a divorce between him and Cathrine of Aragon
What was the counter reformation
When the catholic leaders burnt people, tortured people, killed people if they didn’t convert back
Spain was catholic, true or false,
True
Ireland was catholic, true or false,
True
Sweden was catholic, true or false,
False
Who was John claven
He was a priest and lawyer, and the most influential reformer besides Martin Luther
What were John clavens ideas based on
Harsh discipline
What is the definition of excommunication
Told to leave a certain group of people, e.g. The Catholic Church
