The Reformation Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is tithe?
tithe is a special tax were people gave 1/10 of what they owned to the church
What is simony ?
simony is bribery where people accepted payment in exchange for something in return
What is pluralism?
pluralism is when the more parishes the priest could control the richer they became
What is nepotism?
Nepotism is when the church appointed family members to the church even if they wern’t qualified or trained
What is a heretic?
a heretic is someone who was against the christian religion
What are indulgences ?
when the church accepted donations or charitable work in return for a certificate stating there soul would get into heaven quicker
What is the Counter reformation?
The Calothic church’s response
What is the Reformation?
the split of the Catholic church
