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Chapter 31 – “The Spread and Impact of the
Reformation”
Directions: Respond to each of the following questions or prompts using complete sentences. Remember,
this is YOUR study guide. The greater the effort here, the greater the achievement.
Section 31.1 “Introduction”
What did all Protestants have in common?
Identify and explain the Catholic Reform movement.
Section 31.2 “Lutheranism”
What was the first major sect of Protestantism? Who started this church? Where?
According to Martin Luther, how did people achieve salvation?
According to the Lutherans, what was the ultimate religious authority?
Identify the primary differences between Lutheranism and Roman Catholicism.
Chapter 31.3 “Calvinism”
Who founded Calvinism? When? Where?
Calvinists believe in the idea of predestination. What does this mean?
According to the Calvinists what was the ultimate religious authority? Explain.
Describe the rituals and worship of Calvinists.
What is a theocracy?
Section 31.4 “Anglicanism”
Who founded the Anglican Church? Where? When? Why?
How were Anglican beliefs similar to Catholicism? Different?
According to Anglicans, who was the ultimate source of authority? Head of the Church?
Describe the Anglican church service.
Who was Henry VIII’s daughter? Describe her religious views.
Section 31.5 “The Counter-Reformation”
How did the Catholic Church respond to the spread of Protestant ideas?
What was the Council of Trent? Describe the goals of the council.
Who was Teresa of Avila?
Who was Ignatius of Loyola?
How did the church deal with heretics during the Middle Ages?
Section 31.6 “The Effects of the Reformation”
What happened in France during the 1500s?
Describe how the Reformation strengthened the power of monarchy.
Describe how the Reformation encouraged ideas of democracy.