Chapter 5: The Lutheran Reformation
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What concept did Luther emphasize as central to his beliefs?

  • Justification by Sacraments
  • Justification by Tradition
  • Justification by Faith alone (correct)
  • Justification by Works

Who famously said, 'When the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs'?

  • Charles V
  • Pope Leo X
  • Martin Luther
  • Johann Tetzel (correct)

What was the main purpose of the Leipzig Debate in 1519?

  • To gain support for the Pope
  • To establish papal supremacy
  • To debate Luther's teachings (correct)
  • To promote indulgences

What significant event took place at the Diet of Worms in 1521?

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Which statement correctly reflects Luther's views on the authority of the Church?

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Which of the following reforms did Luther implement in his home?

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What was the outcome of the Augsburg Confession of 1530?

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What was the significance of the Act of Supremacy in 1534?

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Which of the following was NOT one of Henry VIII's wives?

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Which war was associated with the conflicts during the Reformation in France?

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What was one of the key features of the Dutch Republic during the 17th century?

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Which monarch claimed the divine right of kings and exerted absolutism in England?

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Who was the leader of the Puritans during the English Civil War?

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What event marked the end of absolute monarchy in England and established parliamentary sovereignty?

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Which scientist is known for formulating the laws of planetary motion?

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Who is recognized as the father of modern anatomy?

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What critical advancement did Isaac Newton contribute to science?

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The Toleration Act established in England provided religious freedoms for what group?

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What was the primary challenge faced by King Charles I leading to the English Civil War?

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What major event marked the beginning of the Thirty Years' War?

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What was the result of the Treaty of Fontainebleau?

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Which of the following best describes Louis XIV's power as a monarch?

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What characterizes the Age of Absolutism in France?

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Which phase of the Thirty Years' War involved Christian IV of Denmark?

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What aspect of the Peace of Westphalia contributed to the concept of personal faith?

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What major action did Peter the Great take to modernize Russia?

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Which of the following represented a significant consequence of the crises in the 17th century?

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What was the main consequence of the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre?

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Which of the following statements about Henry IV is true?

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What was a significant result of Philip II's reign in Spain?

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Which event is associated with William the Silent?

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What role did Elizabeth I play in the religious landscape of England?

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What was one of the main objectives of Portuguese exploration in the New World?

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What was Hernan Cortez known for?

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Which of the following statements about the Columbian Exchange is accurate?

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What motivated Spain’s conquests in the New World?

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Flashcards

Luther's Justification by Faith

Luther's belief that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, not good works.

Indulgences

The remission of the temporal punishment of sins by the Church.

Ninety-Five Theses

Luther's list of arguments against indulgences, sparking the Protestant Reformation.

Diet of Worms

A meeting where Luther was asked to recant his beliefs, but refused.

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Edict of Worms

Declared Luther an outlaw after the Diet of Worms.

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Wartburg Castle

Where Luther hid to translate the Bible into German during the turmoil surrounding the Edict of Worms.

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German Bible (1534)

Translated by Luther, making the Bible accessible to the German people.

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Magisterial Reform

Partnership between the State and the Church in religious reformation, notably in Germany.

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Peace of Augsburg

Agreement allowing princes to choose the religion of their territories.

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Act of Supremacy

Declared the English King as the head of the Church of England.

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Thirty Years' War

Europe's last major religious war (1618-1648), primarily between Catholics and Calvinists.

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Peace of Westphalia

A treaty that ended the Thirty Years' War in 1648, granting religious tolerance, Dutch independence, and weakened the Holy Roman Empire.

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Louis XIV

King of France (1643-1715), known for his absolute rule and the Palace of Versailles.

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Absolutism

A system of government where all power is concentrated in the hands of a monarch.

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Palace of Versailles

A magnificent French palace built by Louis XIV, used as a political tool to control the nobility.

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Peter the Great

Czar of Russia (1682-1725), who modernized Russia and worked to make the country more powerful.

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Defenestration of Prague

The throwing of Catholic officials out of a window in Prague in 1618, a major event that sparked the Thirty Years' War.

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Edict of Nantes

French religious tolerance policy, revoked by Louis XIV, removing religious freedom for Huguenots.

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Czar

The title of the Russian ruler, derived from Caesar.

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Gustavus Adolphus

King of Sweden during the Thirty Years' War, fought for religious rights and gained land.

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St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre

A targeted attack on Huguenots (French Protestants) by Catholics, resulting in the deaths of about 5,000 people.

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Henry IV of France

French King who converted to Catholicism to end religious conflict and issued the Edict of Nantes.

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Council of Blood

Spanish court established to suppress heresy, mainly targeting Mennonites and Calvinists in the Low Countries.

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William the Silent

Leader of the Dutch revolt against Spanish rule and considered the father of Dutch liberties, assassinated by Philip II.

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Dutch Reformed Church

The Protestant church established in the Low Countries during their struggle for independence from Spain.

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Elizabeth I

English monarch who restored Anglican Protestantism and avoided civil war by establishing a moderate religious settlement.

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Elizabethan Settlement

A religious settlement in England under Elizabeth I attempting to accommodate Catholics, Puritans, and Separatists.

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Invincible Spanish Armada

The large Spanish fleet that attempted to invade England in 1588, but was defeated by the English.

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Columbian Exchange

The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World in the 15th and 16th centuries.

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Conquistadors

Spanish conquerors of the Americas.

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Hernan Cortez

Spanish conquistador who conquered the Aztec Empire in Mexico.

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Christopher Columbus

Italian explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, claiming the Americas for Spain.

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Treaty of Tordesillas

An agreement between Spain and Portugal, dividing the newly discovered lands of the Americas.

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Prince Henry the Navigator

Portuguese prince who promoted navigation and exploration in the 15th century.

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Petersburg's nickname

"Window of the West"

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Dutch Republic's Golden Age

A period of thriving economy and religious tolerance in the 17th century in the Dutch Republic.

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Religious Freedoms in the Dutch Republic

Citizens were allowed different religions under the condition of obedience to the Dutch Republic.

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House of Orange

The ruling family of the Dutch Republic, descendants of William.

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James I's claim

The belief in the divine right of kings, giving the monarch absolute power to rule.

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English Civil War

The conflict (1642-1651) between Charles I and Parliament in England.

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Oliver Cromwell

Leader of the New Model Army, instrumental in the English Civil War and subsequent rule.

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Glorious Revolution

The relatively peaceful overthrow of King James II in 1688, replaced by William and Mary.

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Heliocentrism

The astronomical model in which the Earth and other planets revolve around the Sun.

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Inductive Reasoning

Deriving general principles from specific observations.

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Study Notes

Chapter 5: The Lutheran Reformation

  • Luther sought truth in scripture, Romans 1:17 emphasized "the just shall live by faith." Justification was by faith alone.
  • Pope Leo X commissioned St. Peter's Cathedral (Vatican).
  • Johann Tetzel sold indulgences, promising salvation.
  • "When the coin in the coffer rings, the soul from purgatory springs."
  • Luther's Ninety-Five Theses, October 31, 1517, sparked the Protestant Reformation.
  • The Diet of Augsburg in 1518 and Leipzig Debate in 1519.
  • Luther argued that the Pope and Church were not infallible.
  • The Bible should be the supreme authority.
  • Luther aimed to guide the German people to the scripture.
  • Excommunicated in 1521.
  • Charles V did not want to upset the princes.
  • The Diet of Worms, 1521, summoned Luther.
  • Luther refused to recant his views.
  • The Edict of Worms declared Luther a heretic.
  • He was kidnapped and taken to Wartburg Castle.

Rise of Lutheranism

  • Luther lived in Wartburg Castle under the disguise "Knight George."
  • He translated the Bible into German (1534).
  • Katherine von Bora, Luther's wife, played a role in the Reform.
  • Luther's reforms in church included replacing Latin singing with German.
  • "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" was composed.
  • Collaboration between Church and State was a key aspect.
  • The German Peasant's War began in 1524 and Luther opposed it.
  • The Augsburg Confession of 1530 codified Protestant beliefs.
  • Philip Melanchthon was a crucial figure instrumental in the German Reform.
  • The Peace of Augsburg in 1555 established religious principles based on the reigning prince's choice.

The Reformation Spreads

  • The Reformation influenced England under Henry VIII.
  • Henry VIII, the Defender of the Faith, sought a male heir.
  • He divorced Catherine of Aragon, establishing the independent Church of England, and eventually had multiple marriages.
  • The Church of England separated from Rome in 1534.
  • Other key figures involved included Anne Boleyn, Mary, Elizabeth.
  • The Act of Supremacy recognized the King as the head of the Church.
  • Religious wars intensified, with Huguenots vs. Catholics in France, and conflicts between various factions.

Catholic Reformation and Religious Wars

  • French politics and religious debates were complicated, centering around Francis I and the House of Valois.
  • Conflicts arose concerning the Protestant beliefs and the Affair of the Placards in 1534.
  • Religious war became a major element in France.
  • Ultimately, Henry IV issued the Edict of Nantes granting religious freedom in 1598.
  • Henry IV or "Good King Henry" reverted to Catholicism.

Spain

  • "Paris is worth a mass."
  • The Edict of Nantes, 1598, granted religious freedom to French Huguenots.
  • Philip II, associated with Spain’s wealth, squandered New World resources, and sparked religious conflict.
  • Religious conflicts in The Netherlands led to the growth of Dutch Reformed Church.
  • Philip II was involved in the Council of Blood in the Netherlands.
  • Netherlands gained independence in 1581

England

  • Elizabeth I, "Good Queen Bess", restored Anglican Protestantism
  • The Elizabethan Settlement was a compromise to prevent Catholic-Protestant conflict and further upheaval.
  • Key figures including Mary Stuart played a pivotal role.
  • Scottish reformation was also important.
  • Elizabeth I stabilized English Protestant reform

Discovery and Conquest in the New World (1450-1600)

  • European exploration and the New World: exploration aimed at trade routes.
  • Christopher Columbus' voyages were pivotal events.
  • The Spanish aimed to expand their empire and consolidate power in the Americas.
  • New world empires were built in the 15th and 16th centuries.

The Scientific and Rational Revolutions (1450-1700)

  • The scientific revolution saw advancements in astronomy, moving from a geocentric theory to a heliocentric one championed by Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo.
  • Key figures like Isaac Newton influenced the shift in scientific thought.
  • The implications affected medicine, chemistry, and various other fields.
  • Modern scientific methods, inductive reasoning and technology were critical.

The Search for Order, Absolutism, and Constitutionalism (1600-1700)

  • The 17th century was a significant era of religious and political change.
  • Factors like the Thirty Years' War were critical in shaping Europe’s religious and political landscape.
  • Shifting power dynamics led to the rise of absolutist monarchies, and religious conflicts in Europe.
  • Religious freedom and religious tolerance had more profound impacts.

Absolute Monarchy: Louis XIV (France)

  • Louis XIV, the "Sun King," was an influential absolutist monarch.
  • He consolidated power, resulting in both achievements and struggles from 17th and 18th century politics.

Limited Government: The Dutch Republic and England

  • The Dutch Republic developed a unique system of government that limited centralized power.
  • The British also began to shift towards constitutional monarchy as a result of factors like the English Civil War.

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