1. Protestant Reformation Unit 3, SSWH 9 d

2. How did life change during the Renaissance and Reformation?

3. SSWH 9 d Analyze the impact of the Protestant Reformation; include the ideas of Martin Luther and John Calvin.

4. Protestant Reformation = “Religious Reform” Renaissance: emphasized the secular & individuality (challenged Church authority) Rulers challenge Church’s political power Critics claimed leaders in the Church were corrupt (living extravagantly, fathered children, married, drank, gambled, & poorly educated) p. 423- 441

5. Friar Johann Tetzel sold indulgences (forgiveness for the punishment of their sins) to congregation Selling indulgences: people could buy their way into heaven 95 Theses: Martin Luther posted 95 arguments against Johann Tetzel’s actions & the church

6. Luther’s Ideas p.424-427 People could win salvation only by faith in God’s gift of forgiveness All church teachings should be clearly based on the words of the Bible All people with faith are equal

7. Impact of the Reformation Followers of Martin Luther called Lutherans The princes who protected Luther /protested against Pope = “Protestants” Churches that practiced non-Catholic ways = Protestants Peace of Augsburg: meeting to stop fighting bet. Catholics & Protestant princes p.440

8. Meeting allowed princes to choose the type of church for their state Protestantism broke into several diff. church branches Govts. quarreled over what church people should follow

9. John Calvin’s Ideas Luther idea influenced Calvin, humans cannot earn a place in heaven (Calvin) Predestination: Believed that God chooses who will be saved Believed govt. should be controlled by religious leaders (theocracy) p.427

10. Created a self-governing city with strict rules (no bright colors, playing cards) His teachings influenced the formation of other Protestant branches

11. Legacy of Reformation Left Europe culturally divided & ended Christian unity: Protestant & Catholic Protestant churches flourished & new denominations developed Role of education was emphasized Catholic Church power declined Individual monarchs & state gained power p. 440-441

12. Religious Trick or Treat Trick: Name 1 negative impact of the Protestant Reformation Treat: Name 1 positive impact of the Protestant Reformation 1 minute—Prepare to Share