what is Calvinism about ?
Predestination
What did Martin Luther do that no one else had done before?
He translated the New Testament into German
who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
true of false did martin Luther advocate Salvation is achieved through faith alone, without the need for good works or sacraments.
true
when did the reformation start and end?
1517 – 1648
This document challenged the Catholic Church in the early 1500s.
95 Thesis
Going against the church during the Renaissance period could result in what form of punishment?
Death, Being Labeled a Heretic, Excommunication
What outcome became prevalent because of Protestantism and Calvinism and other religions springing up around Europe during this time.
There was a decline in religious unity across Europe.
What is considered to be the biggest reason for the Catholic church's power?
Their power to absolve sin.
What main issue lead to Martin Luther challenging the Catholic Church?
Selling of indulgences
what did reformation create?
It Created a decline in religious unity in Western Europe
What was the Reformation movement trying to end?
Abuses in the Roman Catholic Church
What did the church create to help pay for St. Peter's Basilica?
Indulgences
This event challenged Catholic beliefs and power.
the reformation
Whose invention helped raise literacy rates?
Johannes Gutenberg