Reformation Flashcards
(7 cards)
What factors led to the weakening of the Church’s power?
Martin Luther, Henry VIII, 95 Theses, priests wanting to be paid for unfair things
What were the 95 Theses?
A long list of the things wrong with the Roman Catholic Church by martin Luther
How did the church react to Martin Luthers suggestion?
They tried to negotiate with him on what they would change but ended up excommunicating him
What were the key ideas of John Calvin?
They centered around the complete sovereignty of Gods will and the hopeless depravity of humans
Why did Henry VIII want a divorce from his wife?
He had fallen in love with somebody else
How does he separate England from the Catholic Church?
He made a new church: The Church of England
How did the movable printing press help the spread of information?
Printing info was made quicker and easier to do in mass numbers
