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Who started the Reformation?
A German monk called Martin Luther
Before Luther there were others who claimed the Bilble is the only sorce of faith. Name them
John Wycliffe of England and Jan Hus of Bohemia
Why did Luther want a reformation?
Because of the selling of indulgences (pardons)
What did Luther write to state his attack on pardon-merchants?
The 95 Theses
What made possible many people could read about the 95 theses?
The printing press
What was Luthers goal, to create a new religion or a change in the catholic church?
A refoormation or change in the catholic church
What was the catholic church responsed after reading Luther's writings?
It declared Luther an outlaw and a heretic.
Who create a separate religious group, called Lutherans?
Luther's followers
How were called Christians who belonged to non- Catholic churches?
Protestants
What did the Peace of Augsburg state?
It stated that each ruler would decide the religion of his state (1555).
Who started the reformation in England?
King Henry VIII
What were Henry VIII motivations to split from the Catholic Church?
He wanted the pope annul his first marriage.
What was the Act of Supremacy?
A law that stated the king as the official head of England’s Church.
Who became king of England when Henry VIII died?
His son Edward VI
Who was Bloody Mary?
King Henry VIII's first daughter
After the death of Queen Mary who became ruler of England?
Anne Boleyn daughter, Elizabeth I
