Protestant Reformation

Protestant Reformation definition?

• The revolution against the Catholic Church and its practices

• The act of fear against the Church

• Mathematicians of the Renaissance era

• Explaining the world around you through science and math

How did the people feel about the church? 

• Loved the church

• Tired of grievances and being afraid of the church

• Thought the church was corrupt

• Many were not religious and did not pay attention to anything the church had to say.

Who is the well known advocate that started the Protestant Reformation?

• Nicolaus Copernicus

• Pope John the III

• Martin Luther

• Micheal Jackson

What did Martin Luther criticize or go against?

• He criticized the Church's use of indulgences

• He went against the community

• He went against any scientific research brought to the church

• He challenged the Pope and considered him corrupt

What event lead to the birth of the Protestant  Reformation?

• Byzantine Empire being defeated by the Ottoman Empire

• The findings of the Heliocentric Solar System

• The riots against the Catholic Church

• The 95 Thesis against indulgences

What did Martin Luther do to the new Testament of the Bible?   What did this cause for the church?

• Hid the New Testament from the public. This made it more exclusive for the church.

• Translated them into common languages. This caused the church to lose power and influence over the citizens.

• Sold the copies at a high price. This made extra money for the church.

• Did nothing with the New Testament. The church had complete power over its distribution.

What did Martin Luther use to help spread the word of the Bible? 

• The newspaper

• Used only word of mouth

• Had multiple people rewrite the Bible for distribution

• The use of the Printing Press