The Protestant Reformation

a reform movement against the Roman Catholic Church that began in 1517; it resulted in the creation of Protestant churches

• Reformation

• Indulgence

• Purgatory

• Protestant

A release from sin given by the Catholic church

• fundamental

• indulgence

• predestination

• Transubstantiation

Why did England break with the Church?

• Martin Luther's influence spread throughout country

• John Calvin set up his theocracy in one the towns

• The king wanted a divorce and Church said no

• The England did not break from the Catholic Church

Who was Martin Luther?

• An African-American civil rights leader
• An NFL quarterback for the NY Jets
• A Germen priest who rebelled against the Catholic Church
• A dance club DJ who plays hip-hop music

What were the 95 Theses?

• The monastery that Martin Luther belonged to.

• The name of the Popes army.

• Martin Luther's 95 arguments against the sale of Indulgences and other criticisms of the Catholic Church.

• The plans for the Catholic Church reform.

According to Martin Luther, where is ultimate religious authority determined?

• The decisions of the Pope

• The bible

• The actions of the Priest

• Whatever feels good in the moment

Luther's followers called themselves what?

• Protestants

• Protestors

• Reformers

• Transformers

What was the significance of the printing press?

• the production of written work was slower, therefore written works were not available to everyone.

• there is no significance

• the production of written work was faster, however not everyone was able to read.

• the production of written work was faster, therefore written works were available to everyone.

How were the Protestant Reformation and the European Renaissance similar?

• discouraged the growth of strong monarchs

• were led by the military

• encouraged people to question tradition

• supported the return of the Roman Empire

M. Luther's intent in posting his theses was:

• To start his own religion

• To start a political revolution

• To force the Church to excommunicate him

• To reform the Catholic Church