Martin Luther
What year was Martin Luther born in?
1483
What is simony?
Bribery to be elected to important positions in the church
What were the 95 theses?
The 95 theses were complaints Martin Luther made about the selling of indulgences
What is nepotism?
Appointing relatives to important positions
Did people in Germany agree with Martin Luther’s 95 theses?
Yes
What is pluralism?
Holding more than 1 church position at a time
What university did Martin Luther go to?
Wittenberg University
What is the sale of indulgences?
The selling of prayer that were thought to get you into heaven
What did the people in the 1500s start to believe about the catholic church?
That a reformation needed to happen
What is absenteeism?
Absenteeism occurred when priests or bishops were in charge of a church but were not physically present to perform their duties.