Flashcards
Protestant Reformation and Counter Reformation
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- 1What is counter reformation?opposite reaction of the Catholic Church to attacks on her by Protestants
- 2What was the purpose of the Council or Trent?The Council of Trent dealt with threats to the church
- 3During what years did this Council of Trent meet?1545 to 1563
- 4What were two religious ideas that the Council of Trent confirmed?indulgences and that only the Church (not the individuals) could properly understand the Bible
- 5What nationality was Ignatius Loyola?Spanish soldier
- 6What was the name of the religious society that he formed?Society of Jesus (the Jesuits)
- 7Why would the Catholic Church forbid people from reading Galileo's book?Because the Catholic Church didn't want people to question the dogma.
- 8What does 'dogma' mean?It is a belief taught to be true (usually with the reference to religion.
- 9What was Inquisition?Church Court.
- 10Who did it put on trial?Heretics.
- 11What powers did it have?to stop heresy and to torture people with absolute power.
- 12What happened to the property of the heretics?The court always confiscated the property of heretics, so Inquisition officers had a good financial leaving which meant that they could take stuff
- 13What were the terms and dates of Peace of Augsburg?The Peace of Augsburg of 1515 provided temporary peace in Germany.
- 14What were Calvinists in France called?Huguenots
- 15What occupation were many of these Calvinists?French business families
- 16What happened in 1572 during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?Catherine urged the murder of all the protestant guests.
- 17In what year was the Treaty of Nantes signed?1598
- 18What were the terms of the Treaty of Nantes?This royal announcement allowed Protestants to practice their own religion in France.