Year 9 term 1 Flashcards
Who started the reformation?
Martin Luther
What did he work as and where was his native country
He was a German monk
When did it start?
1517
What does reformation mean?
It means making changes in a Roman Catholic Church
What was one of Luthers top 5 reforms
Every church worker has to be literate
Another of Luther top 5 reforms
Respect to all workers
Another reform
Top jobs awarded properly (no bribing) and the right age
Another reform
Bible in native language
What was his top reform?
No indulgences (buying forgiveness)
What happened to Luther after?
He was expelled from the church
What else
He setup his own Protestant church from protest
What else
Luther had supporters such as John Knox and John Calvin. Luther was also helped by new technology, printing press
Name some Protestant countries
Germany, Scotland, England, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and wales
Name some catholic countries
Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal and Italy
What does the counter reformation mean?
It means the Roman Catholic church answering its critics
