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Protestant Reformation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Protest | To express strong objection |
| Reform | To improve by correcting errors |
| Causes of the Reformation? | The Renaissance – Humanism , Strong Monarchs ,Problems in the Church, Printing Press |
| Martin Luther Calls for Reform of the Catholic Church | Questioned the authority of the pope Criticized the vast wealth of the Church Attacked corruption in the Church Luther criticized Church practices, like selling indulgences |
| Ninety-Five Theses | He nailed his arguments, to the door of Wittenberg cathedral for all to see. |
| Excommunication | To be removed from being a part of the Catholic Church Faith Pope Leo X demanded that Luther recant 41 of his Ninety-Five Theses Luther was brought before the Diet of Worms. |
| The Printing Press in Germany | Luther’s ideas spread quickly. Luther’s supporters distributed copies of his speeches and essays far and wide. Millions of people sided with Luther against the Roman Catholic Church. |
| Lutheranism | Luther’s followers disagreed with many of the teachings of the Catholic Church. They rejected the authority of Church councils and the pope. Reading the Bible was the only way to learn how to lead a good life. |
| John Calvin | preached the idea of “predestination” and that some people had been chosen by God for salvation. |
| King Henry VIII | refused to recognize the Roman Catholic Church and started a new church, the Church of England. |
| Causes of the Reformation Short Term Causes | Indulgences Martin Luther writes 95 Thesis Luther translates Bible into German Printing Press Reformers call for change |
| Causes of the Reformation Long Term Causes | Roman Catholic Church Becomes more worldly Humanists urge return to simple religion Strong Kings resent power of the church. |
| Effects of the Reformation Short Term Effects | Peasants Revolt Lutheran, Calvinist, Anglican, and other Protestant churches are founded Holy Roman Emperor is weakened. |
| Effects of the Reformation Long Term Effects | Religious wars break out in Europe for more than 100 years Catholic Reformation takes place Inquisition becomes stronger Many Jews forced into Eastern Europe |