AP European History Flashcards: The Catholic Reformation
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What was the Council of Trent?
The Council of Trent was a central element of the Catholic Reformation where church leaders met to address doctrinal challenges and implement internal reforms.
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What was the Council of Trent?
The Council of Trent was a central element of the Catholic Reformation where church leaders met to address doctrinal challenges and implement internal reforms.
Identify two methods the Catholic Church used to enforce doctrine during this period.
The Church used the Roman Inquisition to investigate and prosecute heresy, and the Index of Prohibited Books to ban writings it deemed unacceptable.
What was the role of the Jesuit Order in the Catholic Reformation?
The Jesuit Order was a key agent of the Catholic Reformation, focusing on education and missionary work to revive and spread the Catholic faith.
What was the dual outcome of the Catholic Reformation for Christianity?
The Catholic Reformation successfully revived the church internally but also cemented the religious division within Christianity between Catholics and Protestants.
What was the Index of Prohibited Books?
It was a list of publications the Catholic Church banned to enforce doctrine and prevent the spread of ideas it considered heretical or dangerous to faith.
What was a major change in the role of the Catholic Church from 1450 to 1648?
The Church's role changed from being the sole Christian authority in Western Europe to one of several denominations, as the Reformation created a permanent division within Christianity.
How did the Council of Trent and the Roman Inquisition represent two different approaches within the Catholic Reformation?
The Council of Trent represented proactive internal reform by clarifying doctrine, while the Roman Inquisition represented a reactive enforcement method to punish dissent.
What was a major continuity in the role of the Catholic Church from 1450 to 1648?
Despite challenges, the Church maintained its role as the central religious authority for millions of Europeans and continued to be a major political and social power in Catholic states.
What was the Catholic Reformation?
A movement within the Catholic Church that revived its spiritual focus through internal reforms, new orders like the Jesuits, and reaffirmation of doctrine at the Council of Trent.
How does St. Teresa of Avila exemplify one aspect of the Catholic Reformation?
St. Teresa of Avila represents the internal reform aspect of the movement, focusing on mystical piety and the renewal of monastic orders.