Reformation
Essential Vocabulary Reformation – religious revolution that split the church in western Europe and created a number of new churches. indulgences – paid pardons from punishment for sin predestination – belief that in the beginning of time God decided who would be saved
theocracy – government ruled by religious leaders claiming God’s authority Counter-Reformation – attempt by the Catholic Church, following the Reformation, to return the church to an emphasis on spiritual matters Council of Trent – meeting of church leaders in the 1500s to clearly define the Catholic doctrines for the Counter-Reformation
The Players Martin Luther Fredrick the Wise Jesuits John Calvin Henry VIII Huguenots The Players Ignatius de Loyola John Tetzel Emperor Charles V Pope Leo X