๐ Topic Summary
The Reformation was a major movement in 16th-century Europe that challenged the authority of the Catholic Church. It led to the rise of Protestantism and dramatically reshaped European politics, religion, and culture. Understanding the causes and effects of the Reformation is key to grasping this pivotal period in history.
Several factors contributed to the Reformation, including criticisms of the Church's practices, political tensions, and new ideas about religion and individual faith. The consequences were far-reaching, leading to religious wars, the establishment of new Christian denominations, and significant social and cultural changes.
๐ Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms on the left with their definitions on the right:
| Terms |
Definitions |
| 1. Indulgence |
A. The doctrine that God has already decided who will be saved. |
| 2. Predestination |
B. A religious movement of the 16th century that began as an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church. |
| 3. Reformation |
C. Certificates issued by the Church that were said to reduce or cancel punishment for sins. |
| 4. Protestant |
D. To reject or denounce. |
| 5. Recant |
E. A member or follower of any of the Western Christian churches that are separate from the Roman Catholic Church. |
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph using the following words: Martin Luther, Ninety-Five Theses, Printing Press, Protestantism, corruption
The Reformation began in 1517 when __________ nailed his __________ to the door of the Wittenberg church. He was protesting the __________ within the Catholic Church. Thanks to the invention of the __________, his ideas spread quickly, leading to the rise of __________.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are living in Europe during the Reformation. Would you support the Reformation movement or remain loyal to the Catholic Church? Explain your reasoning.