Reformation Vocabulary

What was the Reformation?

• A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the creation of Protestant churches.

• A political movement to establish democracy in Europe.

• A social movement to improve the rights of women.

• A cultural movement to promote Renaissance art.

What was the Counter Reformation?

• A movement of the Catholic Church to correct abuses and defend Catholic teachings in reaction to the Reformation.

• A movement to promote Protestant teachings.

• A political campaign to unify Europe.

• A social movement to end feudalism.

What is a denomination?

• A particular religious group within a larger faith.

• A political party.

• A social class.

• A type of currency.

What does excommunication mean?

• The act of banishing a member of the Church from the communion of believers and the privileges of the Church.

• The act of promoting a member to a higher position in the Church.

• The act of converting someone to Christianity.

• The act of organizing a church event.

What are indulgences?

• A grant by the Catholic Church that released a person from punishment for sins.

• A type of religious ceremony.

• A form of prayer.

• A religious festival.

Who is considered a Protestant?

• A Christian who separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation.

• A member of the Roman Catholic Church.

• A follower of Islam.

• A practitioner of Buddhism.

What is simony?

• The selling and buying of positions in the Catholic Church.

• The practice of fasting.

• The act of praying for the dead.

• The celebration of religious holidays.

What are theses?

• An argument, often written, to support an idea.

• A type of religious garment.

• A form of church architecture.

• A religious ritual.

What is nationalism?

• The identification with, and devotion to, the interests of one's nation.

• The practice of fasting.

• The celebration of religious holidays.

• The act of praying for the dead.

What does reform mean?

• To make change in order to bring about improvement.

• To maintain the status quo.

• To celebrate a religious festival.

• To organize a social event.