who attempted to mediate the social/political problems between peasants and nobles
Martin Luther
when the peasants ignored Luther’s advice and revolted against the nobles
Peasant’s Revolt
the first Protestant confession of faith; statement of beliefs presented by the Lutherans to emperor Charles V
who was this written by?
Augsburg Confession
Phillip Melanchthon
compromise formed between the Protestants and Catholics; established “state” churches in Germany in 1555
Peace of Augsburg
a Catholic “court” that would find, try, and punish heretics
inquisition
what was the Catholic church’s attempt to destroy the Reformation in Europe
Counter Reformation
who were the Jesuits founded by in 1540
Ignatius Loyola
what council was Rome’s strongest stand against Protestantism
Council of Trent
who was the Holy Roman Emperor of Spain from 1516-1556 who supported the Inquisition
Charles V
who was the son of Charles V whose fanatical support of the church led to his failed invasion of England
Phillip II
who brought the Inquisition into Portugal in 1536
King John III
what language is still the main language of Brazil?
Portuguese
who was Spain’s most outstanding writer who wrote Don Quixote
Miguel de Cervantes
who was Portugal’s greatest writer who wrote the poem Os Lusiadas
Luis de Camoes
dam like barriers of earth and stone in the Netherlands built to keep water out
Dikes
what is the Netherlands known as?
The Low Countries
the people who live in the Netherlands
Dutch
a Spanish ruling council that led the Inquisition against the Protestants in the Netherlands
Council of Blood
who led Spanish troops in the Netherlands
Duke of Alva
who was known as the “Father of Dutch LIberties”
William the Silent
or William of Orange
in what year did the Netherlands claim their independence from Spain
1581
in what year did the Dutch gain independence
1648
