2. Reason the
Reformation happened:
-The movement in the 16th century that demanded change or
reform in the Roman Catholic Church.
-There was a belief that the Roman Catholic church was not teaching or following the true teachings of the bible. These were the reformers who?
Reasons for:
1. Religious
-Conflicts between the pope and the church officials as to who should rule.
-Money was going to build lavish palaces ect. for officials "rules" seamed different for upper class.
2. Political
-involvement with kings, wars, kings wanting more power, pope not wanting to give up power.
3.Economic
-Changes: People are moving to cities, towns, church is not as important as many have become wealthy merchants, tradespeople.
4. Cultural
-More people could read, there for they had new ideas and info from other civilizations reached Europe and made people see their religion or church in a different light.
5.Martin Luther
-His 95 theses questioned many practices especially the practices of indulgences. People were open to new insights Luther believed that you could speak to God directly and ask for forgiveness rather than go to the priest that chose punishments ect..
Main things to study!
-Time line-Definitely questions on this
-All of the worksheets that we spent time on.
-Church worksheet
-Martin Luther worksheet
History Happening Today
-January 5th- Canada plays USA
-Torch
-Duabi Tower
January 25th, 2010 is our test, STUDY HARD!
