Reformation Counter Reformation

What event is considered to be the starting point of the Protestant Reformation?

• invention of the printing press

• reopening of the Silk Road

• crucifixion of Jesus Christ

• nailing of the 95 Thesis

Which statement best summarizes the Catholic Reformation?

• Catholic Church adopted much needed changes

• Jesuits started schools for Catholic children

• Church officially rejected the ideas set out by Luther

• Bishops and priests could no longer sell indulgences

The groups that met over a 20-year period that enacted reform on the Catholic Church was called?

• Council of England

• Council of Spain

• Council of Trent

• Council of Tribunes

The Catholic Church undertook an effort to reform itself during which period?

• The Peace of Augsburg

• new REnaissance

• Reorganization of the Catholic Church

• Counter-Reformation

What was the "Peace of Augsburg?"

• it allowed Germanic kingdoms to determine their religious affiliations

• it brought peace between Henry VIII and Charles V

• it allowed people to decide which religion they wanted to follow

• it allowed peace between multiple religious groups

Why did Medieval Christians fear excommunication?

• those cast out from their church had to leave their village

• those cast out from their church could not go to heaven

• those cast out from their church could not get work

• those cast out from their church could not rent property

What are the major reforms enacted by Pope Paul III's Council of Trent? (ALL THAT APPLY)

• creation of seminaries to train religion

• allowed Germanic kingdoms to choose their religion

• allowed women to become nuns

• creation of the Jesuits who lead missionary efforts

What was the Reconquista?

• religious ideas that opposed accepted church leadership and teaching

• an organization of priests that looked for and punished people in Spanish

• a reform movement started by Martin Luther against the Roman Catholic Church

• the effort of Christian kingdoms in northern Spain to push out Muslims

What did Martin Luther teach?

• anyone could have a direct relationship with God

• people needed priests to help them communicate with God

• the church was corrupt

• God knew who would be saved before they were born

Protestant reformers objected to the sale of indulgences by the church. What was an indulgence?

• a tax break given to church clergy

• a type of prayer

• a document that excused a person's sins

• a papal bull