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The Modern Age in Europe (B) Reformation — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

What The Modern Age in Europe (B) Reformation covers in ICSE Class 9 History & Civics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 9 History & Civics · 2026-27

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1. Meaning and Spread of the Reformation

  • The Reformation was a group of religious movements of the sixteenth century.
  • It began because people were unhappy with the drawbacks of the Church and the objectionable practices of clergymen.
  • The main target was the Pope, the highest authority in the Church hierarchy.
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2. Causes of the Reformation

  • Dissatisfaction with the practices of the Catholic Church was a major cause.
  • The Church had vast properties and received one-tenth of a person’s income as tithe.
  • In addition to tithe, the clergy collected Peter’s Pence from the people.
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3. Martin Luther and the Reformation Movement

  • Martin Luther was a German clergyman and professor of Theology at the University of Wittenburg.
  • He openly criticised the papacy and accused the Church of selling Indulgences.
  • In 1512, he went on a pilgrimage to Rome and saw clergymen living luxurious lives.
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4. Counter Reformation

  • The Counter Reformation was the movement to restore the credibility of the Catholic Church.
  • It was started by dedicated Christians, including some Popes.
  • A Church Council was convened at Trent in northern Italy in 1545 by Pope Paul III.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Reformation in Europe as a religious movement against the Catholic Church's abuses and the rise of Protestant Christianity

Meaning of ReformationSpread of ReformationSplit in ChristianityVarieties of ProtestantismDissatisfaction with Catholic ChurchEconomic factorsCorruption in the ChurchRulers' resentment

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