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The Modern Age in Europe (B) Reformation

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

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Understanding the Reformation Movement

  • Reformation refers to religious movements against Catholic Church drawbacks in the 16th century
  • Created split between Roman Catholics (loyal to Pope) and Protestants (broke away from Rome)
  • Spread across England, France, Germany, Scotland, Switzerland, and Czechoslovakia
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Causes of the Reformation

  • Economic factors: Church's vast properties, tithes (one-tenth income), Peter's Pence collection
  • Sale of Indulgences by Pope Leo X to build St. Peter's Church
  • Simony: Church offices sold to highest bidders
3

Martin Luther's Contribution

  • German clergyman and professor at University of Wittenberg
  • 1517: Wrote Ninety-five Theses criticizing Church practices
  • Nailed theses on church door at Wittenberg
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Counter Reformation

  • Movement to restore credibility of Catholic Church
  • Led by dedicated Christians including reform-minded Popes
  • Council of Trent (1545-1563) convened by Pope Paul III

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