FR 139 Text Questions pp. 49-75 (for Test 2)
1. What was the Reformation? It was a religious & political movement that had to do w/grievance w/the church. The Humanists wanted to challenge the Pope's authority. The Reformers wanted to have the rules be based on scripture. They believed in a simple life and felt the church and society were corrupt. 2 Reformers were Luther and Calvin.
2. The Wars of Religion (dates, who was fighting, why?) 1560 -1593. Protestants and Catholics fought. House of Guise started it all. Grievances against the Catholic Church grew.
3. Monarchy during the wars of religion:
Henri II (1547-1559) Son of Francois I. Became King when Francois I died, marry's Catherine de
Medica and has 6 kids.
François II (1559-1560) Son of Henri II. Marry's aMary Queen of Scots @ age 16, reigns for 1 yr.
And dies.
Charles IX (1560-1574) - Son of Henri II. Takes place as King for Francois and is ineffective.
Catherine de Medici regent from 1560 to 1563......
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