Unit 2 Quiz study guide - Church Issues Leading to the Reformation Flashcards
1
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What was the Babylonian Captivity?
A
A period when the papacy was moved to Avignon (1309–1377), weakening the authority of the Church in Rome.
2
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What was the Great Schism?
A
A division in the Catholic Church (1378–1417) where multiple popes claimed authority, causing confusion and weakening Church unity.
3
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What is simony?
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The practice of buying or selling church positions or offices.
4
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What is pluralism?
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Holding multiple church offices at once by one individual, often leading to corruption.
