Unit 2 Quiz study guide - Indulgences Flashcards
1
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What is an indulgence?
A
A remission of temporal punishment for sins, granted by the Church. Indulgences could be earned through good deeds, prayers, and charitable actions.
2
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What was the historical use of indulgences during the Crusades?
A
Pope Urban II offered indulgences for those who died fighting.
3
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How did Pope Leo X use indulgences?
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Pope Leo X used indulgences to fund the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica.
4
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What sparked the indulgence controversy?
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Archbishop Albert of Mainz hired John Tetzel to sell indulgences throughout Germany, sparking widespread criticism.
