Protestant Reformation

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a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church that began in 1517; it resulted in the creation of Protestant churches

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Reformation

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A release from sin given by the Catholic church

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indulgence

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Who was Martin Luther?

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A German priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church.

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What were the 95 Theses?

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Martin Luther's 95 arguments against the sale of Indulgences

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What was the Catholic Church's response to Martin Luther's 95 Theses?

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Excommunication

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Luther's followers called themselves what?

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Protestants

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According to Martin Luther, where is ultimate religious authority determined?

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The bible

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What was the significance of the printing press?

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the production of written work was faster, therefore written works were available to everyone.

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How were the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?

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encouraged people to question tradition

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Which German priest started the Reformation?

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Martin Luther