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Protestant Reformation

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2440741384392, simonythe buying and selling of church (bishops, archbishops) offices within the Catholic Church *evidence of growing corruption of Catholic in late middle ages0
2440741385392, pluralisma church official holding more than one office (bishop, archbishop, etc) at a time *evidence of growing corruption of Catholic in late middle ages1
2440741386392, clerical ignoranceterm defining that many priests were virtually illiterate. *evidence of growing corruption of Catholic in late middle ages2
2440741387393, Martin Luthera German monk who became one of the most famous critics of the Roman Catholic Chruch. In 1517, he wrote 95 theses, or statements of belief attacking the church practices. *evidence the new religious, intellectual, cultural and social values of the era3
2440741388394, sale of indulgencesThe issue that initiated the Protestant Reformation--paying a fee to the Church so that a person could escape purgatory and go to heaven (began in the Crusades) used to raise money for the Church *evidence of growing corruption of Catholic in late middle ages4
2440741389395, 1517 (HUB DATE)Considered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses.5
2440741390395, Diet of WormsAssembly of the estates of the empire, called by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in 1521. Luther was ordered to recant but he refused. Charles V declared Luther an outlaw. "Here I stand, I can do no other" *evidence of initial reaction by Catholic church to growing Protestant threat6
2440741391397, Ulrich ZwingliStudent of humanism who preached from Erasmus' edition of the New Greek Testament. In contrast to Luther, he saw the Eucharist as only symbolic, and that Luther's view was too Catholic in its foundation. This became the first dispute among Protestants dealing with issues of doctrine. *evidence the new religious, intellectual, cultural and social values of the era7
2440741392400, AnabaptistsA Protestant sect that believed only adults could make a free choice regarding religion; they also advocated pacifism, separation of church and state, and democratic church organization. *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths8
2440741393400, QuakersIn England, emphasized pacifism; thousands came to America where they founded and controlled Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths9
2440741394402, Peasant Revolt of 1525Bands of angry German peasants that went about the country side raiding monasteries, pillaging, and burning feeling that they could defy all injustices and still go to heaven with Luther's teachings.German peasants demanded an end to serfdom. Raided monasteries, pillaging and burning. This revolt horrified Luther, told German princes to crush the revolt. thousands were killed. Peasants then rejected Luther's religious leadership (felt betrayed), *evidence of the social and political influence of protestantism. Also shows Luther was truly a conservative on social and political issues.10
2440741395405, Charles VHoly Roman emperor (1519-1558) and king of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556). He summoned the Diet of Worms (1521) and the Council of Trent (1545-1563). *evidence of the growing power of monarch and a prime example of how political secular leaders began to dominate religious issues11
2440741396407, Peace of Augsburg1555 Gave each German prince the right to determine the religion of his state (Catholicism or Lutheranism) based on "cuius regio, eius religio" (whose religion, his religion) *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence12
2440741397407, 1555 (HUB DATE)Peace of Augsburg, Holy Roman Empire had religious civil war for over 3 decades (between Protestants and Catholics), so Charles V agrees to allow Lutheranism.13
2440741398407, Henry VIIIKing of England from 1509 to 1547; 2nd of the Tudor monarchs. Had earlier been a conservative and critical of Lutheranism and reform. His desire to annul his marriage led to a conflict with the pope, England's break with the Roman Catholic Church, and its embrace of Protestantism. He later established the Church of England in 1532. *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence14
2440741399409, Act of SupremacyDeclared the king (Henry VIII) the supreme head of the Church of England in 1534. *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence15
2440741400409, Church of EnglandChurch created in England as a result of a political dispute between Henry VIII and the Pope, Pope would not let Henry divorce his wife *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence16
2440741401409, Pilgrimage of GraceAn uprising in the North of England in 1536 posed a serious threat to the English crown. Both gentry and peasants were angry over the dissolution of monasteries, and feared that their spiritual needs would no longer be met. Henry VIII was able to suppress this as a result of his political power. *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence17
2440741402409, Mary Tudor "Bloody Mary"during her five year reign as queen of England, she tried to reimpose Catholicism in England, by means of persecuting Protestants. Around 300 people were executed, mostly her opponents. Daughter of Henry VII and Catherine of Aragon; Queen of England 1516-1558. *evidence of the struggle between religion and secular control over the church18
2440741403409, Elizabeth ITudor Queen of England. Succeeded Mary I in 1558 and ruled until 1603. In addition to leading England to the defeat of the Spanish Armada and developing England into a world power, she strengthened Protestantism. Daughter of Henry VIII. Politique. *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence19
2440741404409, PuritansProtestant sect in England hoping to "purify" the Church of England (Anglican church) of any Roman Catholic traces in practice and organization. *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths20
2440741405410, 1588 (HUB DATE)Spanish Armada defeated "Invincible" group of ships sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England; Armada was defeated by smaller, more maneuverable English "sea dogs" in the Channel; marked the beginning of English naval dominance and fall of Spanish dominance.21
2440741406410, John CalvinFrenchman; studied to be a priest and later trained as a lawyer. Influenced by humanism, especially Erasmus. Exiled to Switzerland due to his reform ideas. Created foundational work for Calvinism in which salvation is based upon predestination *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths22
2440741407412, Protestant work ethicEthic in which Calvinists later emphasized the importance of hard work and accompanying financial success as a sign that God was pleased *evidence of the social and economic influences of the Protestant Reformation23
2440741408412, John KnoxScottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572) *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths24
2440741409412, Presbyterianisma branch of the Protestant reformation that grew in Scotland, many of their ideas are rooted in Calvinism. They believed in a method of church governance where there were no bishops *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths25
2440741410414, Catholic (Counter) ReformationThe Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation in which it tried to reform itself and weaken the growths of Protestantism *evidence of the attempts by Catholic church to stem the tide of Protestantism26
2440741411414, Council of TrentA meeting of Roman Catholic leaders, called by Pope Paul III to rule on doctrines criticized by the Protestant reformers. *evidence of the attempts by Catholic church to stem the tide of Protestantism27
2440741412414, Index of Prohibited BooksBooks that supported Protestantism or that were overly critical of the Church were banned. Possession could lead to severe punishment *evidence of the attempts by Catholic church to stem the tide of Protestantism28
2440741413416, Jesuits (Society of Jesus)had 3 goals, reform the church through education, spread the Gospel to pagan peoples, fight Protestantism *evidence of the attempts by Catholic church to stem the tide of Protestantism29
2440741414418, Huguenotsa French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths30
2440741415419, PolitiqueA ruler who suppresses his or her religious designs for his or her kingdom in favor of political expediency. Examples: Elizabeth I (England), Henry IV (France). *evidence of the political influence of the Reformation31
2440741416419, Edict of Nantes1598 proclamation that recognized Catholicism as the official religion of France but also gave the Huguenots the right to worship and to enjoy all political privileges *evidence of the ongoing struggle between Protestants and Catholic, but the growing acceptance of Protestant faiths32
2440741417420, witch huntsThousands of women were murdered by both protestants and catholics for being heretics. Caused by religious reformers' preachings about the Devil and severe economic hardships (1560-1660) witches were mainly widows and single women (independent) *evidence of misogyny and limited role of women in the era,33
2440741418392, simonythe buying and selling of church (bishops, archbishops) offices within the Catholic Church *evidence of growing corruption of Catholic in late middle ages34
2440741419392, pluralisma church official holding more than one office (bishop, archbishop, etc) at a time *evidence of growing corruption of Catholic in late middle ages35
2440741420392, clerical ignoranceterm defining that many priests were virtually illiterate. *evidence of growing corruption of Catholic in late middle ages36
2440741421394, sale of indulgencesThe issue that initiated the Protestant Reformation--paying a fee to the Church so that a person could escape purgatory and go to heaven (began in the Crusades) used to raise money for the Church *evidence of growing corruption of Catholic in late middle ages37
2440741422393, Martin Luthera German monk who became one of the most famous critics of the Roman Catholic Chruch. In 1517, he wrote 95 theses, or statements of belief attacking the church practices. *evidence the new religious, intellectual, cultural and social values of the era38
2440741423397, Ulrich ZwingliStudent of humanism who preached from Erasmus' edition of the New Greek Testament. In contrast to Luther, he saw the Eucharist as only symbolic, and that Luther's view was too Catholic in its foundation. This became the first dispute among Protestants dealing with issues of doctrine. *evidence the new religious, intellectual, cultural and social values of the era39
2440741424395, Diet of WormsAssembly of the estates of the empire, called by Holy Roman Emperor Charles V in 1521. Luther was ordered to recant but he refused. Charles V declared Luther an outlaw. "Here I stand, I can do no other" *evidence of initial reaction by Catholic church to growing Protestant threat40
2440741425400, AnabaptistsA Protestant sect that believed only adults could make a free choice regarding religion; they also advocated pacifism, separation of church and state, and democratic church organization. *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths41
2440741426402, Peasant Revolt of 1525Bands of angry German peasants that went about the country side raiding monasteries, pillaging, and burning feeling that they could defy all injustices and still go to heaven with Luther's teachings.German peasants demanded an end to serfdom. Raided monasteries, pillaging and burning. This revolt horrified Luther, told German princes to crush the revolt. thousands were killed. Peasants then rejected Luther's religious leadership (felt betrayed), *evidence of the social and political influence of protestantism. Also shows Luther was truly a conservative on social and political issues.42
2440741427395, 1517 (HUB DATE)Considered the beginning of the Protestant Reformation when Martin Luther posted his Ninety-Five Theses.43
2440741428400, QuakersIn England, emphasized pacifism; thousands came to America where they founded and controlled Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths44
2440741429405, Charles VHoly Roman emperor (1519-1558) and king of Spain as Charles I (1516-1556). He summoned the Diet of Worms (1521) and the Council of Trent (1545-1563). *evidence of the growing power of monarch and a prime example of how political secular leaders began to dominate religious issues45
2440741430407, Peace of Augsburg1555 Gave each German prince the right to determine the religion of his state (Catholicism or Lutheranism) based on "cuius regio, eius religio" (whose religion, his religion) *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence46
2440741431407, 1555 (HUB DATE)Peace of Augsburg, Holy Roman Empire had religious civil war for over 3 decades (between Protestants and Catholics), so Charles V agrees to allow Lutheranism.47
2440741432407, Henry VIIIKing of England from 1509 to 1547; 2nd of the Tudor monarchs. Had earlier been a conservative and critical of Lutheranism and reform. His desire to annul his marriage led to a conflict with the pope, England's break with the Roman Catholic Church, and its embrace of Protestantism. He later established the Church of England in 1532. *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence48
2440741433409, Act of SupremacyDeclared the king (Henry VIII) the supreme head of the Church of England in 1534. *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence49
2440741434409, Church of EnglandChurch created in England as a result of a political dispute between Henry VIII and the Pope, Pope would not let Henry divorce his wife *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence50
2440741435409, Pilgrimage of GraceAn uprising in the North of England in 1536 posed a serious threat to the English crown. Both gentry and peasants were angry over the dissolution of monasteries, and feared that their spiritual needs would no longer be met. Henry VIII was able to suppress this as a result of his political power. *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence51
2440741436409, Mary Tudor "Bloody Mary"during her five year reign as queen of England, she tried to reimpose Catholicism in England, by means of persecuting Protestants. Around 300 people were executed, mostly her opponents. Daughter of Henry VII and Catherine of Aragon; Queen of England 1516-1558. *evidence of the struggle between religion and secular control over the church52
2440741437409, Elizabeth ITudor Queen of England. Succeeded Mary I in 1558 and ruled until 1603. In addition to leading England to the defeat of the Spanish Armada and developing England into a world power, she strengthened Protestantism. Daughter of Henry VIII. Politique. *evidence of the supremacy of political power over religious influence53
2440741438409, PuritansProtestant sect in England hoping to "purify" the Church of England (Anglican church) of any Roman Catholic traces in practice and organization. *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths54
2440741439410, John CalvinFrenchman; studied to be a priest and later trained as a lawyer. Influenced by humanism, especially Erasmus. Exiled to Switzerland due to his reform ideas. Created foundational work for Calvinism in which salvation is based upon predestination *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths55
2440741440412, Protestant work ethicEthic in which Calvinists later emphasized the importance of hard work and accompanying financial success as a sign that God was pleased *evidence of the social and economic influences of the Protestant Reformation56
2440741441412, John KnoxScottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572) *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths57
2440741442412, Presbyterianisma branch of the Protestant reformation that grew in Scotland, many of their ideas are rooted in Calvinism. They believed in a method of church governance where there were no bishops *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths58
2440741443410, 1588 (HUB DATE)Spanish Armada defeated "Invincible" group of ships sent by King Philip II of Spain to invade England; Armada was defeated by smaller, more maneuverable English "sea dogs" in the Channel; marked the beginning of English naval dominance and fall of Spanish dominance.59
2440741444414, Catholic (Counter) ReformationThe Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation in which it tried to reform itself and weaken the growths of Protestantism *evidence of the attempts by Catholic church to stem the tide of Protestantism60
2440741445414, Council of TrentA meeting of Roman Catholic leaders, called by Pope Paul III to rule on doctrines criticized by the Protestant reformers. *evidence of the attempts by Catholic church to stem the tide of Protestantism61
2440741446414, Index of Prohibited BooksBooks that supported Protestantism or that were overly critical of the Church were banned. Possession could lead to severe punishment *evidence of the attempts by Catholic church to stem the tide of Protestantism62
2440741447416, Jesuits (Society of Jesus)had 3 goals, reform the church through education, spread the Gospel to pagan peoples, fight Protestantism *evidence of the attempts by Catholic church to stem the tide of Protestantism63
2440741448418, Huguenotsa French Calvinist of the 16th or 17th centuries *evidence of many various paths of Protestant faiths64
2440741449419, PolitiqueA ruler who suppresses his or her religious designs for his or her kingdom in favor of political expediency. Examples: Elizabeth I (England), Henry IV (France). *evidence of the political influence of the Reformation65
2440741450419, Edict of Nantes1598 proclamation that recognized Catholicism as the official religion of France but also gave the Huguenots the right to worship and to enjoy all political privileges *evidence of the ongoing struggle between Protestants and Catholic, but the growing acceptance of Protestant faiths66
2440741451420, witch huntsThousands of women were murdered by both protestants and catholics for being heretics. Caused by religious reformers' preachings about the Devil and severe economic hardships (1560-1660) witches were mainly widows and single women (independent) *evidence of misogyny and limited role of women in the era,67

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