Explain three ways in which the Reformation changed religion and the power of kings in Europe.

1. 1 · Open with the definition. The Reformation was a movement, begun by Martin Luther in 1517, to reform the Roman Catholic Church.
2. 2 · Split in Christianity. Christians divided into Protestants and Roman Catholics.
3. 3 · More power for kings. The Pope's control weakened; in England the Act of Supremacy made Henry VIII head of the Church.
4. 4 · Counter Reformation. The Catholic Church reformed itself; Ignatius Loyola founded the Society of Jesus.
5. 5 · Spirit of questioning. People read the Bible for themselves and questioned authority, which helped science grow.
6. 6 · Close in one line. The Reformation helped carry Europe from the medieval to the modern age.

Scoring tip: Write one clear effect per mark and name a person with each: Luther, Henry VIII, Loyola.