Warm Up 7th Grade Week 3/17

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16th-century movement that sought to reform the Catholic Church, leading to the establishment of new Christian denominations.

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Reformation

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A follower of a Christian church that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation.

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Protestant

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A certificate issued by the Church to reduce or cancel punishment for sins, often sold for money.

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Indulgence

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The practice of buying or selling positions within the Church.

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Simony

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A person who holds beliefs that contradict the official teachings of the Church.

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Heretic

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The act of officially excluding someone from membership in the Church.

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Excommunication

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A document written by Martin Luther that criticized the sale of indulgences.

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95 Theses

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A German monk who challenged the authority of the Pope and initiated the Protestant Reformation.

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Martin Luther

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A French theologian who developed the system of Christian theology known as Calvinism.

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John Calvin

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The belief that God has predetermined who will be saved.

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Predestination