The Catholic Reformation

The Jesuits, led by ______, helped the Catholic Reformation by reviving Catholicism in Europe and spreading the faith to the New World.

• Martin Luther

• Christopher Columbus

• John Calvin

• Ignatius of Loyola

Which of the following were actions the Catholic Church took to reform itself? Circle all that apply.

• created the Index of Forbidden Books

• built walls around major Catholic cities to keep out Protestants

• took steps to reform corrupt practices within the Church

• established new religious orders such as the Jesuits

What action did Pope Paul III take at the start of the Catholic Reformation/Counter-Reformation?

What was the cause of the Catholic Reformation/Counter-Reformation?

As a result of the Catholic Reformation/Counter-Reformation, what was the condition of the Catholic Church in the second half of the 1500s?

What is the relationship between the Society of Jesus and the Catholic Reformation?

How did Ignatius and the Jesuits help the Catholic Reformation/Counter-Reformation?

Why did Pope Paul III call together the Council of Trent?

Which situation was the inspiration for the Reformation?

• the renewal of art during the Renaissance

• the return of soldiers fighting the Crusades

• corruption and problems in the Catholic Church

• an economic boom that led to a larger middle class

When Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses, what was his original intention?

• Luther wanted to reform the church.

• Luther wanted to split the church.

• Luther wanted to be the leader of the church.

• Luther wanted more indulgences to be sold.