Protestant Reformation Flashcard

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What helped the rapid spread of new ideas during the Protestant Reformation? Options: Improved personal hygiene and greater access to healthcare, Invention of the printing press and increased literacy, Support of the Pope as the head of the Roman Catholic Church, Vast road system crossing Europe and linking urban centers

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Invention of the printing press and increased literacy

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What was the significance of the printing press?

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producing written work was faster, and more people had access to books

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Who invented the printing press?

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Johannes Gutenberg

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Who first translated the Bible into English?

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William Tyndale

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Which German priest was one of the leaders of the Protestant Reformation?

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Martin Luther

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Luther's criticism of the Catholic Church was called what?

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95 Theses

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What did the Catholic Church sell to forgive sins?

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Indulgences

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Which Protestant Reformation leader believed in Pre-Destination?

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John Calvin

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Which of these ideas did Martin Luther and John Calvin AGREE on? Pre-Destination, Salvation comes from faith, Indulgences do not get a person into heaven, They agreed on all of these things

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Indulgences do not get a person into heaven

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The Reformation began as a way to reform the ______ Church.

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Catholic