protestant and counter reformation

Who were three key figures of the Protestant Reformation?

Martin Luther, John Calvin, and King Henry VIII.

What is the Latin Mass also known as?

The Tridentine Mass.

What does the document Sublimis Deus represent?

It is described as the Magna Carta for the human rights of indigenous people.

What is Transubstantiation?

It refers to the belief that the consecrated bread and wine are transformed into the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Christ.

What was King Henry VIII's main reason for creating the Anglican Church?

He wanted to divorce his wife and have the marriage annulled after the Catholic Church refused the annulment.

What was the consequence of Henry VIII's actions for religious practices in England?

He arrested people for practicing their faith and celebrating mass in their homes.

How did King Henry VIII's actions influence later American rights?

His actions influenced amendments like Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Religion, and Freedom of Assembly in the US Bill of Rights.

What were indulgences in the context of the Catholic Church?

An indulgence was an act of service or donation to the church that promised to reduce one's time in purgatory.

What is the main theological difference between Protestants and Catholics?

Protestants believe in faith alone, while Catholics believe in grace through faith and works.

What was the Protestant Reformation?

A religious, political, and cultural movement that split Catholic Europe.

What was the Counter Reformation?

A period of Catholic response and reform following the Protestant Reformation.

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?

To implement widespread reforms, addressing issues like corrupt bishops and the sale of indulgences.

What historical conflict led to the establishment of the Tudor Dynasty?

The Wars of the Roses, where the House of Lancaster defeated the House of York.

How was King Henry VIII allowed to create the Anglican Church?

The House of Lancaster's victory in the Wars of the Roses led to the Tudor Dynasty, which strengthened the monarchy and weakened other opposing families, such as nobles, allowing Henry VIII to establish the Anglican Church.