Major Events
This Renaissance Machine helped spread the ideas of the Reformation
What was the Printing Press?
Protestants who believed in Predestination
Who were the Calvinists?
The German founder of the Lutheran Church, who started the Reformation by posting the 95 theses
Who was Martin Luther?
The changing or reforming of the church due to the protests of how it is run
What is Reformation?
A tribunal set up when the Catholic Church persecuted and punished people who were not Catholic and punished “heresy” with torture
What is Inquisition?
This unexpected group tended to pursue religious heretics, and force them to either convert, or suffer the consciences
Who was the Spanish Inquisition?
The first church that was founded out of the ideas argued in the 95 Theses
Who were the Lutherans?
The monarch who was responsible for the founding of the Anglican church, due to his desire to annul a particular contract without approval from the Catholic Church.
Who was King Henry VIII
A split between one religion into two or more religion
What is Schism?
An opinion that goes against the norm at the time, against an established religion
What is Heresy?
This event was the push back against the Reformation, lead by prominent Catholic leaders, including the Pope
What was the Counter Reformation?
This church was a blend of local traditions, Catholic ideas, and Protestant ideas. It was made to give its leader great power in his nation, and let the monarch do as he pleased
Who were the Anglicans?
The French lawyer who came up with the idea of predestination, due to the belief in his God's omnipotence?
Who was John Calvin?
The type of religion one subscribes to.
What is Denomination?
The “taking away” of sins of wealthy people by paying money
What is Indulgences?
This group was focused on scientific heretics, and perused notable names like Copernicus and Galileo
What was The Roman Inquisition?
The OVERALL denomination for the new churches that followed the teaching of Martin Luther
Who were the Protestants?
Major leader of the COUNTER REFORMATION, and one time ally of King Henry the VIII?
Who was Charles V?
Religious rules to follow
What is Doctrine?
Legal document that dissolves or makes something no longer valid
What is Annul?
This religious leader was responsible for a war that lead to the effective "Kidnapping" of the pope, giving his empire great power over other Christian nations
Who was Charles V?
A Christian group who encouraged the study of Humanism through science, the arts, and vernacular literature
Who were the Jesuits?
The prince of the humanists. He was one of the first Catholics who spoke out against the practices of the Catholic Church, while remaining Catholic.
Who was Erasmus of Rotterdam?
The Calvinist idea that our fate is already decided (predetermined) by God
What is Predestination?
The Western Christian churches that separated from the Catholic Church and follow the beliefs of the Reformation
What is Protestant?