Key Concepts in Humanism and Religious Movements

Flashcards cover key concepts related to Humanism and major religious movements including the Protestant Reformation, Judaism, and Christianity.

Humanism emphasizes __ and human potential.

the value of human beings

The term __ refers to a focus on worldly rather than religious matters.

secular

One of the major causes of the Protestant Reformation was the selling of __.

indulgences

The Protestant Reformation was notably led by __.

Martin Luther

The invention of the __ significantly aided the spread of Reformation ideas.

printing press

__ started the English Reformation primarily for personal and political reasons.

Henry VIII

Judaism is centered around the teachings of the __ as its main ideas.

Torah

The founder of __ is Jesus Christ, who is central to its beliefs.

Christianity

Critics of the Catholic Church used the __ to share their views widely.

printing press

The Protestant Reformation challenged the authority of the __ Church.

Catholic

Martin Luther's 95 Theses criticized the practice of selling __.

indulgences

In Christianity, the main idea is the belief in __ as the Son of God.

Jesus Christ

Judaism emphasizes the importance of __ and ethics in everyday life.

law

The __ of Henry VIII led to the establishment of the Church of England.

desire for annulment

The ideas of humanism contributed to the __ of the Renaissance.

cultural revival

The __ aimed to reform abuses in the Catholic Church and led to various Protestant denominations.

Protestant Reformation

A key feature of humanism is the focus on human __ and achievements.

experience

Martin Luther's actions were supported by the rise of the __ in Europe.

printing press

Christianity is based on the belief in __ and salvation through faith.

grace

The main ideas of Judaism include the belief in one God and the importance of __.

community