The Reformation Flashcards
What was Nepotism?
Appointing a family member to a church position.
What was Absenteeism?
When a priest / bishop was absent from their parish / diocese.
What was pluralism?
Holding more than one church position
What was simony?
The buying and selling of church positions.
Who started the reformation?
Martin Luther
What was purgatory?
Where sinners who were not bad enough for hell went before going to heaven.
What were indulgences?
Things that supposedly reduced time in purgatory.
How many wives did Henry VIII have?
6
Who was made Archbishop of Canterbury by Henry VIII
Thomas Cramner
What was the reformation?
A period of religious change that led to a division among Christians.
Who were protestants?
Christians that broke away from the catholic church
What was theology?
The study of religion
What was an edict?
A law passed by an emperor
What is a pulpit?
A raised platform where the pastor gave a sermon.
What were Calvin’s followers called in France?
Huegnots
