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What kind of movement was the Reformation? Who started the movement? What was the main effect of the Reformation?
Why were thinkers and others disturbed by the power of the Church?
Reading Check: How did the Church's great power lead to criticism of the Church during the Renaissance?
Why didn't the Church punish Luther?
Reading Check: What did Luther say was the final authority in religious matters?
Reading Check: Why were peasants drawn to Luther's teachings?
Key Terms: Review the key terms at the beginning of this section. Use each term in a sentence that explains its meaning.
Explain: What was the role of the Church in European life in the Renaissance?
Draw Inferences: Why do you think the political power of the pope and Church officials troubled many people in Europe?
Identify: What action by Johann Tetzel upset Luther and led to the Ninety-Five Theses?
Synthesize Information: Which of Luther’s key complaints against the Church did the selling of indulgences represent?
Recall: What happened to Luther after he was declared an outlaw in Germany?
Analyze Information: Why do you think the movement started by Martin Luther is known as the Reformation?
The year is 1520. Write a memo to the pope, summarizing the events taking place in Germany. Briefly trace the story behind Martin Luther and his ideas. Explain how these ideas differ from Church teachings.