95 Theses and it's Connections
What were the 95 theses?
A list of problems with the Catholic Church created by Martin Luther
What was the corruption in the Catholic Church?
Church officials spending money on things they shouldn't, nepotism, simony, raising prices of church services, focus on political power and wealth, merchants mad at church taxes, and indulgences
Who was Martin Luther?
A German Priest who challenged the Catholic Church with his 95 Theses
What was printing press?
A medieval device perfected by Johannes Gutenberg that used movable metal type to mass produce printed materials
What was the Council of Trent?
A large meeting of the Latholic church in response to the actions of Martin Luther (95 Theses)
What were indulgences?
Pieces of paper granted by the church that signified a person's right to enter heaven and spend less time in the purgatory stage.
King Henry the Vlll (8th)
The king of England and notorious for remarrying multiple times in order to have a son as his heir
What was the Gutenberg Bible?
The first book printed by Gutenberg's printing press. It was a complete version of the bible.
What were Jesuits?
Member of the society of Jeasus
What was a protestant?
Someone who protested against the church. Further on it became a branch of christianity.
What was predestination?
The theological order that God has already chosen from eternity who will be saved
What was the Reformation?
A push for religious reform around the early 15th century that was jump-started by Martin Luther's 95 Theses
What was the Counter Reformation?
Push by the catholic church to get members to remain loyal
Who was Johannes Gutenberg?
A craftsman from Germany who invented the first printing press. He combined different technologies to make book printing quick and cheap.
What was The Defenestration of Prague (Beginning of the 30 Years' War)?
When Protestant Lords threw two Catholic Lords out the window of the 70-foot-high meeting hall
What was the Diet of Worms?
A conference held in the city of Worms composed of political and religious leaders that aimed to evaluate and discuss the 95 theses
What was Anglican Church?
Created by Queen Elizabeth the first of England. It becomes the first official church of England.
Who was John Calvin?
A protestant reformer and French Theologian. He brought up the important concept of predestination.
What was the Peace of Augsburg (1555)?
Officially recognized the coexistence of Catholicism and Lutheranism within the Holy Roman Empire. It allowed individual rulers to choose their religion.