Early Modern Cultural Expansion and Realignment, Review

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According to Martin Luther’s beliefs, where should Christians look for the ultimate authority on faith?

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The Bible

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Which belief did Martin Luther emphasize in contrast to the Catholic Church's teachings?

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That salvation is achieved through faith alone.

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What was a major consequence of the religious conflicts sparked by the Protestant Reformation?

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The outbreak of wars that caused millions of deaths.

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What was one significant change made by the Catholic Church during the Counter-Reformation?

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The elimination of the sale of indulgences.

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What was a significant result of European trade and contact with the Islamic world during the Middle Ages?

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The introduction of advanced mathematics, such as algebra, and classical texts.

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What was Nicolaus Copernicus best known for in the field of astronomy?

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Formulating the heliocentric model of the solar system, where the Earth and other planets orbit the Sun.

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Why was Galileo Galilei put on trial by the Catholic Church?

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For supporting the heliocentric model, which contradicted the Church's teachings.

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What was one of Isaac Newton’s major contributions to science?

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Formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation.

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What was a major reason for the conflict between early modern scientists and the Church?

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Scientific findings often contradicted Church teachings and interpretations of scripture.

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How did the Protestant Reformation indirectly contribute to questioning long-held beliefs about the natural world?

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It encouraged a shift towards human reasoning over blindly obeying religious teachings.