Reformation & Monarchies Quiz

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What was the view of the Catholics and the Protestants during the Reformation?

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Protestants: Disagreed with teachings of the church and wanted to reform it

Catholics: Wanted to stop Protestant ideas from spreadings. Excommunicated Martin Luther.

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What were two outcomes of the Protestant Reformation?

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1. 1. The church broke into different branches

2. 2. Catholic church made reforms to improve the church

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How did the church make money during the Renaissance/Reformation?

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1. 1. Sold indulgences

2. 2. Collected taxes

3. 3. Sold leadership positions

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What people were considered “reformers” around the time of the Reformation?

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John Wycliffe, Erasmus, & Martin Luther

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What impact did the Printing Press have on society?

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The printing press made it easier to spread information from place to place. Helped improve literacy rates.

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What is an absolute monarchy?

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A government in which the king has complete power over the people. Their power is not shared.

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What is a limited monarchy?

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A government where the king shares power with another group of government, often parliament.

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How did monarchs become powerful in Europe?

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1. 1. Collecting taxes

2. 2. Strong armies

3. 3. Controlling large amounts of land

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How were areas divided differently in the Middle Ages and after the Renaissance?

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Middle Ages: areas were broken into smaller kingdoms

Renaissance: larger nations with borders

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How did England expand their territory?

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They conquered and took control of other areas.