The Reformation
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mrflaucher on May 20, 2009
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Global Studies II, Honors Global Studies II, Master Minds
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
Protestant | A term applied to Christian who belonged to non-Catholic churches. |
Reformation | A movement for religious reform. |
Indulgence | A way to remove sin by paying the Catholic church money |
Martin Luther | ![]() A Catholic monk whose writings sparked the Reformation. |
95 Theses | A series of formal statements critical of the Catholic Church. |
Henry VIII | English King who broke away from Pope in order to divorce his wife Catherine of Aragon. |
Anglican Church | Also known as the Church of England. |
John Calvin | A Protestant leader who called for strict rules and a theocratic government. |
Council of Trent | A series of meetings between Catholic Bishops and Cardinals that set several Catholic doctrines. |
Jesuits | Religious order devoted to teaching, converting, and defending the Catholic faith. |
Pope Leo X | Head of Catholic Church. Lived from 1475 to 1521. |
Charles V | Holy Roman Emperor; also King of Spain in 16th c. |
Heretic | A person who speaks out against official Church teachings. |
Ignatius of Loyola | Founder of the Jesuit order. |
Peace of Ausburg | Agreement that allowed Holy Roman Princes to adopt Protestantism. |
Serfs | Peasants legally tied to the land of feudal lords. |
Edict of Worms | Proclamation by Charles V punishing Martin Luther. |
St. Peters Basilica | Massive Church built by the Holy See. |
Jesus Christ | Figure considered savior and salvation of Christians. |
Large Hadron Collider | Particle Accelerator constructed beneath Geneva. |
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