Indulgence Scandal Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Indulgence Scandal?
A
Selling coupons to Heaven to raise money for building St. Peter’s Basilica; deceiving and sinful
2
Q
Who said NO to the Indulgence Scandal?
A
Spain, France, England, most German states
3
Q
Who said YES to the Indulgence Scandal, and under what condition?
A
Archbishop of Mainz…as long as he gets a cut
He gets 25% of profits
4
Q
Who is Archibishop of Mainz
A
Albrecht von Hohenzollern
From a rich family
Uncle is Berlin, Brandenburg
5
Q
How much profit goes to Fugger banking family?
A
25%
6
Q
Who is the Fugger banking family?
A
Richest bankers in Europe
Charles V’s bankers
7
Q
How much profit goes to St. Peter’s Basilica building fund?
A
50%
8
Q
What is St. Peter’s Basilica?
A
A pretty church being built in Rome
