Potential Question #13- Upheavals in the Church Flashcards
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What was the Babylonian Captivity?
The period when the Pope lived in Avignon since 1309.
What actions did King Phillip IV take against the Pope?
He taxed the Church and sent men to beat up and kill the Pope before he could be excommunicated.
What was the result of King Phillip IV’s actions?
He chose a new Pope who had to live in France.
What did people object to regarding the Pope?
People objected to the opulent lifestyle of the Pope and wanted reforms.
What injustices were associated with the Papacy?
Many Popes would simply have dissenters killed.
What happened in 1378 regarding the Papacy?
There was more than one person claiming to be Pope, specifically the Pope in Avignon and the Pope in Italy.
Where did the Papacy eventually return to?
The Papacy switched back to being based in Italy.
What was the role of the Catholic Church throughout the Middle Ages?
The Catholic Church was a symbol of stability and continuity, which was now in question.
What is heresy?
Heresy refers to beliefs that go against the Church.
Who was John Wycliffe?
An English reformer who translated the Bible into English.
What was the significance of Wycliffe’s translation of the Bible?
It allowed people to realize how much the Church was lying, harming the Church’s authority.
What happened to John Wycliffe?
He was accused of heresy and excommunicated from the Catholic Church.
Who was Jan Hus?
A Czech reformer who translated the Bible into Czech.
What happened to Jan Hus?
He was accused of heresy, excommunicated by the Church, and burned at the stake.
