How was the Gutenberg Printing Press important for the Protestant Reformation?
Allowed the Bible to be translated into the people's languages and mass produced so everyone could finally read it for themselves.
What was the Protestant Reformation?
A religious and political movement; Christians splitting from the Catholic Church.
What were the three main branches of the Protestant Reformation? Who were their leaders and where were they based?
Lutherans following Luther in Germany; Calvinists following Calvin in Switzerland; Anglicans following King Henry VIII in England.
What is the Catholic Church?
Predominant Christian group/sect/denomination in Europe during Middle Ages; hierarchical structure, etc.
When and where was Martin Luther born?
Eisleben, Saxony, Holy Roman Empire (modern Germany); November 10th, 1483.
What were the 95 Theses?
95 complaints/concerns Martin Luther had with regards to Catholic Church practice, namely indulgences.
Where did Martin Luther nail his 95 Theses?
Castle Church in Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Holy Roman Empire (modern Germany).
What do you think of Martin Luther and his movement? What was the most interesting thing you learned about him?
Cool, thanks for sharing! / Wow, do you really not know?
What are the "Five Solas"? What do they mean?
Soli Deo Gloria, Sola Scriptura, Solus Christus, Sola Gratia, & Sola Fide.
What is a heretic? What does it mean to be excommunicated? What was the Diet of Worms?
Somebody who disagrees with Catholic theology; kicked out of the Catholic Church; Martin Luther forced to stand trial in Worms, Germany in front of Charles V.
