Key Figures and Concepts of the Protestant Reformation

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Martin Luther

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A German monk who became one of the most famous critics of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1517, he wrote 95 theses, or statements of belief attacking the church practices.

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King Henry VIII

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Started the Anglican Church because he wasn't granted a divorce. Was excommunicated by the Pope.

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Annulment

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A voiding, invalidation of a marriage. A divorce.

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Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen of England who became queen after Henry died. Defeated the Spanish Armada in 1588.

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Indulgence

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A bought pardon releasing a person from punishments due for a sin.

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Protestant Reformation

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A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches.

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Protestant

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Christians who belonged to non-Catholic churches - Protested against the Catholic Church.

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Catholic

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A sect of Christianity. The largest denomination in the world.

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Peace of Augsburg

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1555 agreement declaring that the religion of each German state would be decided by its ruler.

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Religious divide of Europe

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Protestant North (Germany/England), Catholic South (France/Spain/Italy).