The Roman Catholic Church
What eventually happened to the Roman Catholic Church that led to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?
It fell corrupt.
Who was Martin Luther?
A monk who questioned the Roman Catholic Church during the Renaissance.
What new branch of Christianity rose?
Protestantism (Lutherism and Anglican specifically)
What was the point of the Roman Catholic Church BEFORE the Protestant Reformation?
- The center of society for individuals
- A political, religious, and cultural space
- Help shape the art of the Renaissance
Name the two significant differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics.
- Church leadership
- Worship practices
What were Pope's selling in exchange for money? (Word AND definition)
Indulgences - a certificate, granted by the Catholic Church, that reduced or eliminated the punishment for sins after they were forgiven
October 31, 1517 on a church in Wittenberg.
Why did princes and kings become Protestant?
They became Protestant in hopes to gain back power over their nations.