Question | Answer |
What is counter reformation? | opposite reaction of the Catholic Church to attacks on her by Protestants |
What was the purpose of the Council or Trent? | The Council of Trent dealt with threats to the church |
During what years did this Council of Trent meet? | 1545 to 1563 |
What were two religious ideas that the Council of Trent confirmed? | indulgences and that only the Church (not the individuals) could properly understand the Bible |
What nationality was Ignatius Loyola? | Spanish soldier |
What was the name of the religious society that he formed? | Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) |
Why would the Catholic Church forbid people from reading Galileo's book? | Because the Catholic Church didn't want people to question the dogma. |
What does 'dogma' mean? | It is a belief taught to be true (usually with the reference to religion. |
What was Inquisition? | Church Court. |
Who did it put on trial? | Heretics. |
What powers did it have? | to stop heresy and to torture people with absolute power. |
What 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 |
What were the terms and dates of Peace of Augsburg? | The Peace of Augsburg of 1515 provided temporary peace in Germany. |
What were Calvinists in France called? | Huguenots |
What occupation were many of these Calvinists? | French business families |
What happened in 1572 during the St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre? | Catherine urged the murder of all the protestant guests. |
In what year was the Treaty of Nantes signed? | 1598 |
What were the terms of the Treaty of Nantes? | This royal announcement allowed Protestants to practice their own religion in France. |
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