Transcript Reformation & Age of Discovery (1400

Reformation & Age of Discovery
(1400-1600)
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II.
Intro
Reformation
A. Martin Luther
B. John Calvin
III. Discovery
• Spain
IV. Conc.
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Key Terms
“95 Theses”
Indulgences
Calvinism
Predestination
Columbus
Cortéz
Protestant Reformation
(1500s)
• Resulted in evolution of different Christian
denominations.
Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther
• Joined the priesthood
following a life-changing
event
• Became a Church scholar
• Posted the “95 Theses”
10/31/1517
(1483-1564)
“95 Theses”
(Posted 1517)
1. System of selling indulgences was corrupt.
a) Indulgences: money paid to counteract
sins and spend less time in purgatory.
2. Salvation could only be achieved through
faith.
3. The Bible was the source of God’s word
(not popes/priests).
The printing press helped to spread the ideas!
Religion-1600
Protestant Reformation
• Critical of popes & Catholic
Church
• Predestination-God had
predestined who would &
would not be saved
• The “elect” should live lives
based on morality
John Calvin
(1509-1564)
Trade Routes To India
Christopher Columbus
(1451-1506)
Major Transatlantic Explorations
(1000-1587)
Big Ole
Alexandria, Minnesota
• 28 foot tall statue of a
“Minnesota Viking”
• Commemorates actions
of explorers from
Norway
Hernando Cortés
• Led 500 soldiers who landed at
Vera Cruz, Mexico in 1519.
• Found wealth at Aztec city
of Tenochtitlán.
• Successfully conquered
Aztecs.
(1485-1547)
Founding Of Tenochtitlán-1345
(Aztec Legend)
Montezuma
(Aztec Ruler ca. 1503-1520)
Aztecs & Smallpox
North America In 1750
Reformation & Age of Discovery
(1400-1600)
I.
II.
Intro
Reformation
A. Martin Luther
B. John Calvin
III. Discovery
• Spain
IV. Conc.
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Key Terms
“95 Theses”
Indulgences
Calvinism
Predestination
Columbus
Cortéz