World History-Unit 4: The Reformation in Europe Flashcards
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Christian Humanism
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Belief in the ability of human beings to reason and improve themselves by reading the classics of Roman and Greek literature as well as the bible.
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Indulgence
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A document sold by the church and signed by the pope or another church official that released the bearer from all or part of the punishment for sin.
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The 95 theses
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Martin Luther’s writings on the abuses in the sale of indulgences.
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Excommunicate
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Officially excluding someone from participation in the sacraments and services of the Christian church.
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Edict of Worms
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Emperor Charles V banned Martin Luther’s writings and declared him a heretic and enemy of the state.
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Lutheranism
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The first Protestant faith, founded by Martin Luther.
