AP European History AMSCO Guided Notes
2.5: The Catholic Reformation
AMSCO Guided Notes
AP European History Guided Notes
AMSCO 2.5 - The Catholic Reformation
Essential Questions
- What are the continuities and changes in the role of the Catholic Church from 1450 to 1648?
I. Division Among European Christians
1. What was the Inquisition and what role did it play in defending Catholic doctrine?
2. What was the Index of Prohibited Books and how did it attempt to stop the spread of Protestantism?
II. The Catholic Reformation Revives the Church
A. New and Revamped Orders
1. The Jesuits
1. Who founded the Jesuits and what were the key principles of this religious order?
2. How did the Jesuits contribute to the Catholic Reformation through missionary work and education?
2. The Ursulines
1. What was the primary mission of the Ursulines and how did they work to rejuvenate Catholic society?
2. How did the Ursulines expand their influence beyond Europe in the 17th century?
3. Teresa of Avila and the Carmelites
1. What problems did Teresa of Avila identify in the Carmelite Order and how did she reform it?
2. How did Teresa of Avila's emphasis on personal prayer address the secularization of the Catholic Church?
B. Council of Trent Confirms Catholic Doctrine
1. When did the Council of Trent meet and what was its primary purpose?
2. What specific church abuses did the Council of Trent address?
3. How did the Council of Trent reaffirm traditional Catholic doctrine in response to Protestant criticism?
4. What minor reforms did the Council of Trent implement regarding church practices and clerical education?
Key Terms
Catholic Reformation
Roman Inquisition
Index of Prohibited Books
Ignatius Loyola
Jesuits
Ursulines
Teresa of Avila
Council of Trent