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quickened the spread of knowledge, discoveries, and literacy in Europe. -
Pope Leo X was a famous Pope during the Renaissance known for supporting the arts and politics.
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The Inquisition was historical period when the Catholic Church investigated and punished people for heresy. -
Martin Luther was a German theologian who sparked the Protestant Reformation and challenged the Catholic Church.
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During the Renaissance, humanism emphasized human achievements, knowledge, and individualism.
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Indulgences were a practice in the Catholic Church where people could pay for forgiveness of sins. -
Henry Vlll was a famous English King known for his role in the English Reformation. Henry Vlll broke away from the Catholic Church and established the Church of England
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John Calvin was a influential theologian during the Protestant Reformation, also known for his teachings in Geneva.
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The 95 Theses were statements by Martin Luther criticizing the Catholic Church's practices, like indulgence sales. They sparked the Protestant Reformation. -
The Diet of Worms was a meeting in 1521 where Martin Luther defended his beliefs -
Elizabeth l was the Queen of England and Ireland from 1558 to 1603. She was very powerful and influential.
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The Jesuits were a religious order founded in the 16th century, they focused on education and missionary work. -
The Council of Trent was a important event in the Catholic Church during the Counter Reformation
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The Peace of Augsburg was a 1555 agreement that ended religious conflicts in the Holy Roman Empire. Each ruler was able to choose their territory's religion. -
The St Bartholomew's Day Massacre was a tragic event in France in 1572, Targeting Protestant Huguenots. -
The Edict of Nantes was a law in France that granted religious freedom to Protestants.
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