Unit 13 - The Reformation

Front

Define the following: Protestant

Back

People who broke away from the Catholic Church and started new churches.

Front

Define the following: Indulgences

Back

the buying of forgiveness of sin for money.

Front

Why did many people believe indulgences were wrong?

Back

They didn't follow the Bible's teachings

Front

Define the following: Simony

Back

The selling of official positions in the church for money.

Front

What was an issue rulers had with the Catholic Church?

Back

Church officials did not have to pay taxes, but the kings had to pay a tithe to the Church.

Front

Did early reformers want to get rid of the church or just purify the church (get rid of corruption)?

Back

They did NOT want to get rid of the church. They wanted to purify (fix) the Church from within.

Front

What was the Great Schism? How did it impact the power of the church?

Back

There were 2 popes at the same time, one in France and one in Italy. This makes the church look bad.

Front

What did Martin Luther post on the door of the church in Wittenberg?

Back

He posted the 95 theses.

Front

Why did Martin Luther post 95 theses on the door of the church in Wittenberg?

Back

It explained the reasons Martin Luther disagreed with the Church.

Front

What is the importance of the Treaty of Westphalia?

Back

The ruler gets to pick if their country is Catholic or Protestant.