The Protestant Reformation
http://www.schoolshistory.org.uk/protestantreformation.htm
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/TUDreformation.htm
http://www.britannica.com/ebc/article?tocId=9376651&query=reformation&ct=
2. Explain what things people started criticising and
complaining about the Roman Catholic Church.
3. a) What were indulgences? b) Also find out from the
following site why the Church was trying to raise extra money?
http://www.everythingimportant.org/theReformation/ (see first
paragraph)
4. Who was Martin Luther and what actions did he take against the
Catholic Church?
5. The worksheet. Use the following map to colour in your blank map on the worksheet. Colour your map of Europe to show approximately where the different religions developed in Europe. (Draw your own coloured key for the map)
6.
Explain what you think is illustrated below in Source A.
7. Explain what you think is happening in the illustration seen
in Source B
8. Who was Tetzel and what was he doing that angered many people who were protesting against the Roman Catholic Church?
9. What was the new religion started by John Calvin (1509-64)?
10. If you followed his religion what would your beliefs be and how would it affect your life? (See the web site below)
Go to the following site if you want to read about other 'reformers' and new religions that sprouted up in Europe about this time. http://www.brysons.net/miltonweb/refoutline.html
11. When you have done the above play this Reformation game:
http://www.activehistory.co.uk/Miscellaneous/free_stuff/cannon/yr8_reformation.html
