Bayou Bridges: Unit 5- Chapter 2- The Reformation

Front

This is the removal or reduction of certain punishments for sin, linked to a special act of penance.

Back

indulgence

Front

This is a person who challenges existing ideas in an institution.

Back

reformer

Front

This is an idea or opinion.

Back

thesis

Front

This is a person who goes against the accepted teachings of a religion.

Back

heretic

Front

The printing press was decreasing from the 1450s-1500s.

Back

False

Front

This group of people believed in the rebirth of classical Greek and Roman learning.

Back

Humanist

Front

This group of people were interested in freeing the Church from corruption and errors.

Back

Reformist

Front

What allowed the ideas and information about the reformers to spread quickly throughout Europe?

Back

printing press

Front

What prompted Martin Luther to take action against the Church?

Back

he disagreed with the Church selling indulgences

Front

What actions did Martin Luther take that started a civil war in Europe to split the Church into Catholic and Protestant Churches?

Back

He wrote his ninety-five theses and posted them on a cathedral door.