Protestant Reformation Flashcard

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What were the main causes of the Protestant Reformation?

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Corruption and abuses within the Catholic Church, invention of the printing press, and political and economic factors.

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What were Martin Luther's key ideas that contributed to the Protestant Reformation?

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Justification by faith alone, the priesthood of all believers, and the authority of scripture.

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What were John Calvin's key ideas that contributed to the Protestant Reformation? Options: Predestination, sovereignty of God, authority of Scripture; Salvation by works, rejection of Scripture, denial of God's sovereignty; Clergy authority, rejection of Scripture, denial of God's sovereignty; Free will, rejection of predestination, denial of God's authority

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Predestination, sovereignty of God, authority of Scripture

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What are the similarities between Martin Luther and John Calvin's ideas?

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Both Martin Luther and John Calvin believed in salvation by faith alone, rejected papal authority, and emphasized the authority of scripture.

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What are the differences between Martin Luther and John Calvin's ideas?

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Martin Luther and John Calvin had differences in their ideas about predestination and the sacraments.

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Which event is considered as the starting point of the Protestant Reformation? Options: The Diet of Worms, The Council of Trent, Posting of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, The Peace of Augsburg

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Posting of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses

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What role did the printing press play in the spread of Protestant ideas?

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The printing press allowed for the mass production and distribution of religious texts, facilitating the spread of Protestant ideas.

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How did the Catholic Church respond to Martin Luther's ideas?

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The Catholic Church condemned Martin Luther's ideas and excommunicated him.

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What was the significance of the Diet of Worms in relation to the Protestant Reformation?

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The Diet of Worms was significant because it led to Martin Luther's excommunication from the Catholic Church and marked a major turning point in the Protestant Reformation.

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What impact did the Protestant Reformation have on the political landscape of Europe?

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The Protestant Reformation led to the fragmentation of religious authority and the rise of nation-states in Europe.