Reformation and Counter Reformation

The group 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

Why did Medieval Christians fear excommunication?

• Those cast out from their church had to leave their villages.

• 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? (Check ALL that apply)

• creation of seminaries to train priests

• allowed Germanic kingdoms to choose their religion

• allowed women to become nuns

• creation of the Jesuits who lead missionary efforts

What was the Inquisition?

• the effort of Christian kingdoms in northern Spain to push out all non Catholics

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

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

• religious ideas that opposed accepted church leadership and teaching

What did Martin Luther teach about God?

• 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

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

• the invention of the printing press

• the reopening of the Silk Road

• the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

• the nailing of the 95 Theses

Which statement best summarizes the Counter Reformation?

• The Catholic Church adopted much needed changes.

• The Jesuits started schools for Catholic children.

• The Church officially rejected the ideas set out by Luther.

• Bishops and priests could no longer sell indulgences.

What was the "Peace of Augsburg?"

• It allowed Germanic kingdoms to determine their religious denomination.

• 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.