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Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:
"Some of the outcome, and much of the enforcement, of the Council of Trent was in the hands of newly established religious orders, above all the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits, founded in 1534 by St. Ignatius of Loyola and officially established by the papacy in 1540." (Source: https://www.britannica.com/event/Counter-Reformation)
(a) What were the main objectives of the Society of Jesus, and who founded it?
(b) Describe the contributions of St. Francis Xavier to the Jesuit missionary efforts.
(c) How did the Jesuits influence the global spread of Catholicism?
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(a) The Society of Jesus was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola in 1534, by the Pope's approval. Its main objectives were to engage in missionary work and spread Catholicism across various regions, including Europe, India, China, Africa, and the Americas.
(b) St. Francis Xavier travelled extensively to spread Christianity, reaching China, Japan, India and other parts of Asia. In India, he worked tirelessly in Goa until his death in 1552. His mortal remains are enshrined in the Church of Bom Jesus in Old Goa.
(c) The Jesuits quickly gained recognition for their missionary work and effectively spread Catholicism across Europe, India, China, Africa, and the Americas. Their dedication and selfless service played a crucial role in restoring the prestige and influence of the Roman Catholic Church.
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Read the following excerpt and answer the questions that follow:
"In 1517, Martin Luther nailed his Ninety Five Thesis on the church door in Wittenburg and directly challenged the sale of indulgence. His actions immediately attracted the attention of all Europe. Engels described Luther's revolt against the Roman Catholic Church as 'Luther's lightning struck home'."
(Source: https://egyankosh.ac.in/bitstream/123456789/72251/1/Unit-9.pdf)
(a) Why did Martin Luther revolt against the Catholic Church?
(b) Why did Martin Luther object to the sale of indulgences by Tetzel in Wittenberg?
What was the role of new learning in the Reformation?
With reference to the genesis and growth of Protestantism, answer the following questions:
(a) Define Protestantism and explain its key beliefs.
(b) What was the Schmalkaldic League, and why was it formed?
(c) When was the Peace of Augsburg concluded, and what were its key effects on the religious landscape of Germany?
(d) How did Protestantism bring about changes in the religious field?
The Reformation movement in the 16th century arose from several factors that challenged the authority and practices of the Church. With reference to this, answer the following questions:
(a) How did the Renaissance encourage critical thinking and questioning of the Church's authority?
(b) Discuss the corrupt practices within the Church, such as Simony and the sale of indulgences, and explain how they led to widespread discontent.
(c) How did Martin Luther's challenge to the Pope's authority spark widespread reform and contribute to the Reformation movement?