Questions and Answers
What agreement did the Council of Trent reach regarding seminaries?
seminaries should be established to train priests.
What reform was initiated by the Council of Trent?
The council created a new administrative system to stop corruption and unfair practices within the Catholic Church.
Who did the Peace of Augsburg end the conflict between?
German princes and the Holy Roman Emperor.
What was a goal of the Great Peasants' Revolt?
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To which religion did Mary I belong when she became the Queen of England?
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During the 1500s, the Roman Inquisition created a list of criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church.
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What did Mary I do when she became the Queen of England? She allowed all heretics to travel and settle in England.
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What was one effect of the Great Peasants' Revolt?
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If a German prince decided a state was Catholic in the late 1500s, Lutherans could stay, but they had to pay higher taxes.
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Who broke the Peace of Augsburg later?
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Study Notes
The Counter-Reformation and Key Events
- Council of Trent mandated the establishment of seminaries for priestly training, addressing the need for better education within the clergy.
- The Council of Trent initiated reforms including a new administrative system aimed at curbing corruption and unfair practices in the Catholic Church.
- The Peace of Augsburg resolved conflicts between German princes and the Holy Roman Emperor, allowing for religious coexistence.
- The Great Peasants' Revolt aimed to redistribute wealth from the Roman Catholic Church as a primary goal, reflecting socioeconomic tensions.
- Mary I of England adhered to Catholicism upon becoming queen, impacting religious policies during her reign.
- The Roman Inquisition, established in the 1500s, did not compile criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church; instead, it focused on maintaining doctrinal conformity.
- As queen, Mary I did not permit heretics freedom to travel and settle in England, contrary to some beliefs about her rule.
- The Great Peasants' Revolt resulted in approximately 100,000 peasant deaths, illustrating the violence and repression of the era.
- If a German prince declared a state as Catholic in the late 1500s, it did not result in Lutheran subjects facing increased taxes, counter to misconceptions.
- The Peace of Augsburg, intended to stabilize religious tensions, was ultimately undermined by the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War, escalating conflicts in Europe.
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Test your knowledge of the Counter-Reformation with our quiz focused on key events and decisions from the Council of Trent. Explore important reforms and agreements that shaped the Catholic Church during this pivotal time in history.
