Important People
Posted his 95 Theses (or complaints) on a Church door which spread throughout Germany and was later excommunicated and forced into hiding
Who is Martin Luther?
The Churches response to the reformation is called this
What is the Counter-Reformation
England: This queen is know for burning around 300 protestants at the stake in attempt to restore Catholicism in England
Who is Queen Mary (Blood Mary)?
The Catholic Church had become incredibly_________ and people were not happy about this
What is wealthy?
A French protestant who believed that all people were predestined for Heaven and Hell
Who is John Calvin?
This made the King of England the SUPREME head of the Church of England
What is the Act of Supremacy?
Germany: Lutheranism was created on the basis that ______ alone was enough for salvation rather than good deeds
What is Faith?
The Church sold these to sinners in order to help them "get out" of punishment
What are indulgences?
Originally a Huguenot leader but converted to Catholicism in order to be accepted by the French people. Became King and created the Edict of Nantes
Who is King Henry IV?
This was one of the three Pilars created by the Church in order to fix any problems that arise
What is the Council of Trent?
Geneva: Another division of protestantism where people were punished for crimes such as: dancing, gambling, drinking or swearing
What is Calvinism?
These were sold along with indulgences as an item for sinners to worship
What are relics?
Had the Parliament formally separate the Catholic Church of England from the Pope of Rome (HINT- he wanted a divorce)
Who is King Henry VIII?
This granted Lutherans the right to practice their religion in Germany
What is the Peace of Augsburg?
Spain: This act of violence attempted to fight back against the protestant movement by persecuting Protestants, Muslims, and Jews in order to restore a Catholic country
The Spanish Inquisition
Was burned at the state for criticizing the Churches wealth
Who is Jan Hus?
Became the Supreme Governor of both Church and State in England. Aimed to keep the peace between France and Spain
Who is Queen Elizabeth I?
Created by King Henry IV. Made Catholicism the official religion of France but allowed for Protestants to worship freely and hold public office
What is the Edict of Nantes?
France: Made up a small number of protestant French citizens and the majority of French Nobility
What are Huguenots?
The large amount of corruption in the Roman Catholic Church lead to this new type of Christianity
What is Protestantism?