Reformation Flashcards
What is the background to the reformation?
At the start of the 16th century most countries were catholic. The church was very rich and was led by the pope. People paid money to him.
How many complaints did Martin Luther have?
95
What was wrong with the church? ( name 3 )
(1) Monks were lazy and uneducated. They weren’t interested in a religious life. Monasteries were like 5 star hotels.
(2) Priests couldn’t read Latin and just read nonsense.
(3) churches said they had sacred stuff e.g.( Jesus blood)
(4) priests were rich but still made the poor pay more and hired monks to do the work.
(5) people paid money to secure a position in the church. They also interfered with German Politics.
What is the definition of indulgences?
To pay money to the church so the pope would pardon your sins.
What is the definition for excommunicated?
Banished from the church.
What is the definition for a heretic?
Someone who refuses to accept the teachings of the church.
Who helped Martin Luther?
John Knox and John Calvin.
What other countries became Protestant?
Germany, Denmark, Norway and England.
What three things happened in the counter reformation?
(1) the council of Trent ( to improve the church)
(2) the Jesuits (to improve Catholic education)
(3) the inquisition (to punish heretics)
What were the end results?
(1) the Catholic Church remained strong.
(2) the Jesuits established higher standards of catholic education.
(3) missionaries were sent to the U.S.A. And Asia to convert people to Catholicism.
What is the definition for the reformation?
The 16th-century movement for the reform of abuses in the Roman Church ending in the establishment of the Reformed and Protestant Churches.
