Today in class we continued talking about Greece. I don'r remember much because it as Mod 2 and wanted to sleep, but I have a vague memory that we talked about how it was the first Democracy of history and how it was a Direct Democracy. We also talked about the Greek Gods of Olympus and how they interfered with the lives of Greek civilians. One good example is when Poseidon made a 2-week trip back from Troy to his home after the Trojan War a 10-year journey.
1. Indulgence- Pardon releasing a person from punishment due for a sin. Reformation- A movement for religious reform. Lutheran- Member of a Protestant Church founded on the teachings of Martin Luther. Protestant-Member of a Christian Church founded on the principles of Reformation. Peace of Augsburg- An agreement declaring that the religion of each German state would be decided by its ruler. Annul- To put an end to or cancel. Anglican- Relating to the Church of England. 3. Political- 1. Monarchs challenged the Church as the supreme power in Europe. 2. Many leaders saw the Pope as a foreign leader and challenged his authority. Economic- 1. European Princes and Kings were jealous of the Church's wealth. 2. Merchants and others resented having to pay taxes to the Church. Social- 1. The Renaissance values of humanism and secularism. 2. The printing press helped spread the ideas of the Church. 4. A branch of Christianity. Developed out of the ...
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