Reformation
Who started the Reformation?
Martin Luther
What type of monarchy has total power?
Absolute monarchy
What class grew in cities?
Bourgeoisie
Who worked the land?
Peasants
Spain religion?
Catholic
What did Luther write in 1517?
95 Theses
Who were the Catholic Monarchs of Spain?
Ferdinand & Isabella
What increased trade in Europe?
New routes/America
Where did most people live?
Rural areas
England religion?
Anglican
What did indulgences do?
Forgave sins for money
What did Henry VIII create?
Church of England
What system replaced feudalism?
Market economy / trade economy
What happened to population?
It increased
Germany religion?
Lutheran
What religion did Luther start?
Lutheranism
Why did kings want more power?
Control taxes, army, religion
What is capitalism?
Private business for profit
What was the bourgeoisie?
Middle class merchants
Switzerland religion?
Calvinist
What council reformed the Catholic Church?
Council of Trent
What is centralization?
Power in one ruler/government
Why were banks important?
Loans and money exchange
What changed for women?
Still limited rights, domestic roles
What caused religious division?
Reformation