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Who began the Reformation?
AMartin Luther
BGalileo
CLeonardo da Vinci
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ICSEClass 9 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 12 · Topic 1
The Reformation
The Reformation was a 16th-century religious movement that challenged the Catholic Church's authority, leading to the rise of Protestant Chr
Core concept
Martin Luther, a German monk, began the Reformation in 1517 by challenging Catholic Church practices, like the selling of indulgences, through his 95 Theses.
How it works
Luther argued for salvation through faith alone and the importance of the Bible over Church authority, ideas that spread rapidly with the printing press.
Why it matters
The Reformation led to the establishment of various Protestant denominations, breaking the Catholic Church's religious dominance in parts of Europe.
Key detail
This religious upheaval had significant social and political consequences, including religious wars and lasting changes to European religious diversity.
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• Martin Luther began the Reformation in 1517.
• He challenged Church practices like indulgences.
• He wrote the 95 Theses.
• Luther argued for salvation through faith alone.
• He emphasised the Bible over Church authority.
• The printing press spread these ideas rapidly.
• This led to Protestant denominations forming.
• It had major social and political consequences.