What two names do you use for the time when countries began planting colonies and new settlements?
1) The Age of Discovery and 2) the Age of Exploration.
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Martin Luther's parents wanted him to be a lawyer, but what did he become instead?
A monk.
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Martin Luther went on a pilgrimage to Rome, prayed in front of the relics of the saints, and crawled on his hands while reciting the Lord's Prayer because he was afraid of something. What was it?
He was afraid that God would punish him for his sins.
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When Martin Luther studied the book of Romans, how did Martin Luther's way of thinking change?
He realized that God already loved him and would give him the power to be good.
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What Catholic church practice greatly upset Martin Luther?
The selling of indulgences.
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What did Martin Luther preach about God's forgiveness?
God would forgive any sinner who believed in Jesus Christ.
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What were the 95 Thesis?
A list written by Martin luther of 95 reasons why indulgences were wrong.
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Where did he put this list up?
He nailed it to the church door in Wittenberg.
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Why was Henry the 7th so anxious to make sure that his son and grandosn and great-grandson would inherit the English throne?
He had already fought one war for the throne, and he didn't want another war to start after he died.
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Who did Henry the 7th arrange for his son, Arthur, to marry?
Catherine, the daughter of the king of Spain.
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How old were the bride and groom?
The bride was 3 and the groom was 2!
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What happened to Prince Arthur, six months after his wedding?
He died.
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Who married Catherine, Arthur's young wife?
Arthur's younger brother Harry.
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When Harry became king, what did his name become?
King Henry the 8th.
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Why was Henry the 8th dissatisfied with his first wife, Catherine?
Because she couldn't give him a son and heir to his throne.
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What did Henry the 8th ask the pope to do?
He wanted the pope to say that Henry's marriage to Catherine didn't count because Catherine had been married to Arthur. That way, Henry would be free...
