Vocabulary
Arguments made by Martin Luther against the church doings, especially indulgences
95 Theses
A certificate issued by the church forgiving a person of his/her sins
Indulgence
Was a German Monk; Nailed his 95 arguments to the church door
Martin Luther
A branch of Christianity that was the result of the Reformation
Protestant
Why was Queen Mary nicknamed Bloody Mary?
She arrested and killed Protestants who opposed her
Beliefs that went against the Church
heresy
To declare something invalid (typically a marriage)
Annul
Preached the belief of predesitation
John Calvin
The first branch of Protestantism
Lutheranism
What did the Council of Trent do?
To change
Reform
The time period where changes were made to the Catholic Church. We see the emergence of a new form of Christianity during this time.
Reformation
Translated the Bible to English
John Wycliffe
The main two religious groups who fought wars in this unit
Protestant and Catholic
How did King Henry VIII become head of the Church of England (Anglican Church)?
He declared himself the head when he was excommunicated by the pope.
The idea that God has already chosen who will go to Heaven
Predestination
A huge fleet of fighting ships
Armada
Wrote Praise of Folly
Desiderius Erasmus
The church started by King Henry VIII after he was excommunicated
Anglican Church
How did politics help to spread the Protestant beliefs?
Many rulers switched to Protestantism so they wouldn't have to pay taxes or tithes to the Catholic Church.
Or
Leaders wanted to weaken the strength of the Pope.
What was the Diet of Worms?
A meeting held in the city of Worms
The idea that individuals can make a difference. A person must learn and improve their own life.
Humanism
Was a Christian Humanist
Lutheranism was based on three main ideas. For regular points, name 1-2 of these ideas. For DOUBLE points, name all three
1. Jesus brings people to heaven
2. The Bible is the final authority
3. The church is made up of its believers
How does Humanism and the Reformation connect?
People should learn for themselves and improve their lives. Therefore, they should read the Bible on their own and make good choices.