Protestant reformation test Flashcards
(38 cards)
What were the popes of this time more concerned about that religious issues?
Work affairs (wars, arts, etc.)
What were the problems with the monks?
Most of them were poorly educated, had wives and children, and were illeterate
How did the people of this time respond to the monks poor education?
They were more educated and religious and they looked down upon priests who ignored church teachings
Who was Savon Rola?
An Italian friar who preached church reform and took control of Florence
What significant thing did Savon Rola call the people of Florence to do?
He told the people of Florence to burn their earthly possessions (nice clothes, books, wigs)
what happened to Savon Rola after he told the people of Florence to burn their earthly possessions?
He was hung and burned after the people of Florence overthrew him
Who was Erasmus Holland?
He wrote the “Praise Of Holly” that poked fun at illiterate priests
Who was Thomas More?
He wrote “Utopia” which meant an imaginary world where everything was perfect
What did Erasmus Holland and Thomas More both realize?
They Both realized that the society under the current Catholic Church needed a reform
Who invented the printing press?
Johannes Gutenberg
In what 4 ways did the printing press pave the way for religious revolution?
- Many writers criticized the Catholic Church
- Religious books stirred peoples religious feelings
- the Bible could be mass produced without the interpretation of the Clergy
- Ideas and books could now be spread faster then ever before
Who was Martin Luther?
Martin Luther was a German monk and theologian who wrote the 95 theses
What were the 95 theses?
95 problems that Martin Luther had with the Catholic Church’s teachings
Who was Johann Tetzel?
He was someone who made money for the church by selling indulgences ( Where someone would pay for their sins to be forgiven)
Where did Martin Luther Post his 95 Theses?
On the Church doors in Wittenberg, Germany
When did Martin Luther Post his 95 Theses?
October 31, 1517
What did Martin Luther believe was the ultimate authority?
The Bible
How did Martin Luther feel about Priests?
He felt that they were not needed because everyone could,d have their own relationship with God
How did Martin Luther feel about Salvation?
People cannot win salvation through their own efforts
What did the pope issue against Martin Luther?
the pope issued a bull which is an official statement that told Martin Luther to take back his beliefs
How did Martin Luther react to the popes Bull?
He did not listen and was ex-communicated from the church
Who was Charles V?
He was the ruler Holy Roman Empire that was not holy, Roman, or an empire
What did Charles V issue on Martin Luther?
An edict to make him an outlaw in Germany
Did the edict on Martin Luther work?
No, He was able to spread his ideas throughout Germany
