Unit 2 (Age of Reformation) Flashcards
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What was the primary catalyst for the Protestant Reformation?
The sale of indulgences and corruption in the Catholic Church.
True or False: Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
True
Fill in the blank: Martin Luther’s document that criticized the Catholic Church was called the _____.
Ninety-Five Theses
What year did Martin Luther post the Ninety-Five Theses?
1517
Which invention helped spread Reformation ideas rapidly across Europe?
The printing press
Who was the founder of the Calvinist movement?
John Calvin
What is the term for the belief in predestination as taught by John Calvin?
Double predestination
True or False: The Peace of Augsburg allowed each prince to choose the religion of their territory.
True
What was the primary focus of the Catholic Counter-Reformation?
To reform the Catholic Church and counter the Protestant movement.
Name one significant outcome of the Council of Trent.
Clarification of Catholic doctrines and reforms.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a result of the Reformation? (A) Rise of individualism (B) Increase in religious wars (C) Strengthening of the Catholic Church (D) Formation of new Protestant denominations
C) Strengthening of the Catholic Church
Who was excommunicated by the Pope for his views on the Reformation?
Martin Luther
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Protestant’ originated from the _____.
Protest of the princes at the Diet of Speyer
What was the main purpose of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits)?
To spread Catholicism and counter the Reformation.
True or False: The Reformation led to the establishment of the Anglican Church.
True
What was the Act of Supremacy (1534)?
It declared the monarch as the supreme head of the Church of England.
What role did Henry VIII play in the Reformation?
He initiated the English Reformation by breaking away from the Catholic Church.
Which two groups emerged from the Radical Reformation?
Anabaptists and Unitarians
What was the significance of the Edict of Nantes (1598)?
It granted religious tolerance to Huguenots in France.
Who was the author of ‘Institutes of the Christian Religion’?
John Calvin
Fill in the blank: The term ‘Reformation’ refers to the _____ of the Catholic Church.
reform and change
What was the main theological disagreement between Catholics and Protestants?
The authority of scripture vs. tradition.
True or False: The Reformation had no impact on women’s roles in society.
False
What were the main beliefs of Lutheranism?
Salvation by faith alone, authority of scripture, and priesthood of all believers.
