The Protestant Reformation 1500-1600

Long-Term Causes The Renaissance People began to question the Church

Printing Press More books printed Books printed in the vernacular Ideas spread faster

The Gutenberg Bible printed in German, so people can read and interpret it themselves

Long-term Causes Problems in the Church Nepotism: Church positions given to family members Rising taxes and fees for marriages and baptisms People believe the Church is too wealthy

Long-Term Causes Strong Monarchs Some kings, queens, and princes support the Reformation because they want to have more power than the Church officials

Short-term Causes Martin Luther German monk

Wrote “The Ninety-Five Thesis” (1517) Objected to the sale of indulgences Was excommunicated by the Pope

Fun Facts! Married Katherine von Bora

Short-term Causes Desiderius Erasmus Renaissance writer Major objection with the Church Impact on the Reformation Wrote the book Praise of Folly to help spread ideas Christianity Should be simple Without rituals

Short-term Effects New Denominations

Short-term Effects New Denominations What was the name of the Protestant branch based on the ideas of Martin Luther?

Short-term Effects Martin Luther Lutheran Church = based on the ideas of Luther

Short-term Effects New Denominations: John Calvin What was the name of the new Protestant branch based on the ideas of John Calvin?

Short-term Effects New Denominations: John Calvin Calvinism Predestination The Elect Salvation based on faith According to the cartoon, what is a major belief of John Calvin?

Short-term Effects New Denominations: John Calvin Calvinism = based on ideas of John Cavlin

Short-term Effects John Calvin French priest Major objection with the Church Impact on the Reformation Ideas led to Calvinism Christianity Should be simple without rituals Believed in predestination

Short-term Effects New Denominations What was the name of the Protestant church in England that was created by Henry VIII?

Short-term Effects New Denominations: Anglican Church Henry VIII Broke from the Catholic Church to gain power Formed the Anglican Church

Fun Facts! Henry VIII had SIX wives in an effort to have a son as an heir to the throne!

Fun Fact! Three blind mice, three blind mice,
See how they run, see how they run,
They all ran after the farmer's wife,
Who cut off their tails with a carving knife,
Did you ever see such a thing in your life,
As three blind mice? Mary Mary quite contrary, How does your garden grow? With silver bells and cockle shells And pretty maids all in a row. Nursery Rhymes were a popular form of protest against monarchs

Short-term Effects Holy Roman Empire Break-up of the Holy Roman Empire

Short-term Effects Holy Roman Empire Religious unity in Europe ended Wars between Catholic and Protestant countries began

Long-term Effects Catholic Reformation RCC feared losing members and power Pope Paul III (1534-1549) Investigation of abuses Banned the sale of indulgences

Short-term Effects Catholic Reformation Ignatius Loyola Jesuits Encouraged schools, evangelism, and missionaries

Long-term Effects QUESTIONING SPIRIT Questioning spirit continues People question other areas of Church belief, science, and government