Why Did The Reformation Spread So Far Flashcards
What were the three main reasons that the reformation spread so far?
Dissatisfaction with the church, changes in thinking, and technological advancements
Give an example of dissatisfaction with the church
The church didnt live godly lives, they were corrupt and greedy for power. Merchants/traders didnt like that the church had a change over their daily lives.
Give an example of changes in thinking.
People wanted the church to belong to their own country without the pope.
Give an example of technological advances.
With the development of printing, the protestant church would be widely known.
Why were tithes so common?
If you lived on church land you would have to pay a tax of 10%. This didnt help since the church owned a third of Europe.