Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Luther 1517-55
- to what extent was the lack of a strong central government
for the Holy Roman Empire responsible for the spread of
Lutheranism in Germany in the years 1521-55?
- to what extent were the
weaknesses of its opponents
responsible for the survival and
spread of Lutheranism in the years
1521-55?
- how far were prevailing social and economic
conditions within Germany responsible for the
spread of Lutheranism in the years to 1555?
- to what extent did Luther's influence on
the German Reformation decline after
1525?
- how far was the support from the Princes responsible for
the spread of Lutheranism within Germany in the years
1517-55?
- Princely protection
- Papal Unpopularity
- Possessions
- Patriotism
- Preaching/Printing
- to what extent did Luther's challenge to the
Catholic Church change in the years 1517-21?
- to what extent did Luther's ideas
develop in the years 1517-21?
- how accurate is it to say that
the support of the German
Princes was the most important
reason for the spread and
survival of Lutheranism in the
years 1521-55?
- how accurate is it to say that the Peasants' War
of 1525 was the key turning point in Luther's
influence over the German Reformation?
- why was Luther able to
challenge the Catholic
Church so successfully in
the years 1517-25?
- how far do you agree that the printing press
and growing literacy were the main reasons
for the widespread support given to Luther's
ideas in Germany in the years 1517-55?