Christianity Concepts and Terminology

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the practice of buying or selling a Church position.

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simony

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a person that views the bible as the ultimate authority in spiritual and religious matters.

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protestant

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To reshape the Church is to ______________.

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reform it.

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A denomination is a branch of Christianity.

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True

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Paying the Church to relieve you of your sins is considered ___________.

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an indulgence.

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What is not an event that weakened the Church? Options: the fall of the Roman Empire, The Black Death, The Renaissance, The Reformation.

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the fall of the Roman Empire.

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The sale of indulgences was viewed by many as an exploitation and unfair for the poor.

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True

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Simony weakened the leadership of the church.

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True

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The church's immense power created new friendships with local rulers.

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False

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Extravagant lifestyles of Church officials were a contraction to the values they preached.

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True