Reformation Causes
What was the main cause for the Protestant Reformation?
The Catholic Church was becoming increasingly corrupt. (Indulgences/ papal power / etc.)
a German theologian and religious reformer who played a key role in the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther
This monarch passed the Devise for Succession to prevent his 1/2 sister from becoming queen. Instead, the crown was given to Lady Jane Gray
Edward VI
A meeting called by the Pope to address Catholic reform; established the Church's interpretation of the Bible as supreme
Council of Trent
What is an indulgence?
A type of pardon or forgiveness of sins granted by the Catholic Church in exchange for money.
What were 2 of Martin Luther's key beliefs?
1. salvation was achieved through faith alone, not through good works or indulgences.
2. all people were spiritually equal, there is no need for priests to facilitate a relationship with God
This English monarch established the Church of England (Anglicanism) after the Pope's Refusal to grant an annulment.
Henry VIII
Calvin's religious theory that God has already planned out a person's life - they will either go to Heaven or Hell.
Predestination
Why did some priests challenge the church’s teachings?
They believed the Church strayed away from the Bible and abused their power.
What were Luther's 2 main objections to the Catholic Church?
1. the selling of indulgences
2. the Church's focus on worldly matters rather than the teachings of the Bible
This catholic English monarch has a reputation centered around the persecution and death of practicing Protestants.
Mary I (Bloody Mary)
The religion of Church of England under King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I
Anglican
What device/invention allowed for the rapid spread of the Protestant beliefs and ideas?
The printing press
Document that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church and sparked widespread debate and controversy. Known as a key event that sparked the Protestant Reformation
Luther's Ninety-Five Theses
Reigned as English monarch for 44 years with widespread popularity; promoted the Church of England and the spread of poetry and literature (Shakespear)
Queen Elizabeth I
The Holy Roman Emperor called for Luther to recount his 95 These at the ___________________
Edict of Worms
With what action did Martin Luther start the Protestant Reformation?
Nailing his 95 Theses to the Wittenburg Church
Luther's impact on religious life during the Protestant Reformation led to the split of the Christian faith, creating different sects known as _____________.
Denominations
(Anglican, Lutheran, Calvinsm, Anabaptist)
This individual believed in predestination and established a theocracy in Switzerland.
Jesuits