Church Abuses
This type of pardon was sold by the Church to lessen the time a soul spent in purgatory
What is an Indulgence
Early reformers who rejected church teachings, including indulgences, were put on trial and executed in this way.
What is being burned at the stake.
Martin Luther wanted the Bible to be translated into German, his common language, this term describes a common language spoken by a majority of people in one area.
What is Vernacular
Martin Luther first decided to become a monk after surviving a terrifying event of this nature.
What is a storm
In Geneva Switzerland, reformer, John Calvin was asked to lead the Swiss reform. He set this up, a government run by church leaders.
What is a Theocracy
Before the 1400s, the Church granted indulgences only for this type of activity.
What are "good deeds."
This Czech priest and philosopher followed Wycliffe’s lead by teaching that Christians should be allowed to read the Bible in their own language.
Who is John (Jan) Huss
Luther's arguments against the selling of indulgences as not biblical based that were posted on Wittenburg Castle door. They were written in Latin until they were translated into the German vernacular.
What are the 95 Thesis
Luther challenged that it was through faith alone that this could be reached.
What is Salvation
John Calvin preached that God alone decides whether a individual achieves eternal salvation. The idea that God had long ago determined who gains salvation is known as this.
What is Predestination
Christian humanist, Erasmus urged a return to simpler times and greater study of this sacred text.
What is the Bible
This English reformer from the late 1300s is best remembered for supporting the translation of the Bible into English.
Who is John Wycliffe
Martin Luther rejected that these individuals in the Catholic Hierarchy had special powers.
Who are, Priests
Following the custom of the time, Luther posted his 95 Theses on the door of the church in this German town.
What is Wittenburg, Germany
Calvin preached that this alone is the source of all religious truth.
What is the Bible
To finance big projects, the Church charged these when performing a baptism or marriage.
What are fees
While Catholics believe the Pope is the head of the church, Lutherans believe the church should be run by these.
What are "Elected Councils"
This Pope excommunicated Luther for his beliefs.
Who is Pope Leo the X
This invention allowed Luther's 95 Thesis to be mass produced.
What is the Printing Press
This 1536 book, written by Calvin, provided advice on how to organize and run a Protestant church.
What is the Institutes of the Christian Religion
To pay for the rebuilding of this cathedral in Rome, the Church stepped up the sale of indulgences.
What is Saint Peter's Basilica
In 1524, many German peasants hoped that Luther’s talk of "spiritual freedom" would also lead to an end to this—the economic system of being bound to a lord's land.
What is "Serfdom"
In 1517, the new Roman Emperor, Charles V summons Martin Luther to the assembly of princes at the city of Worms where Martin Luther was ordered to give up but Luther refused. This assembly is referred to as this.
What is the diet of Worms
This German priest outraged Luther by claiming that buying indulgences would ensure entry into heaven for both the buyer and their dead relatives.
Who is Johann Tetzel
A Calvinist preacher named John Knox led a religious rebellion, overthrowing the Catholic Queen and thus establishes the basis for this current protestant Church.
What is the Presbyterian Church