Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation

The Roman Catholic Church

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What eventually happened to the Roman Catholic Church that led to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

It fell corrupt.

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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

500

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

Martin Luther

100

Who was Martin Luther?

A monk who questioned the Roman Catholic Church during the Renaissance. 

300

How did Luther say you could win salvation?

By having faith in God's forgiveness, not by good works.

500

When and where did Martin Luther post his 95 Theses?

October 31, 1517 on a church in Wittenberg.

Lasting Effects of the Protestant Reformation

100

What new branch of Christianity rose?

Protestantism (Lutherism and Anglican specifically)

300

Name the two significant differences between Protestants and Roman Catholics.

- Church leadership

- Worship practices

500

Why did princes and kings become Protestant?

They became Protestant in hopes to gain back power over their nations.