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Who was Martin Luther?
German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation.
What was Martin Luther known for?
Publishing the Ninety-Five Theses and translating the Bible into German.
What was Henry IV known for?
One of the key players in the Protestant Reformation.
What was the role of European rulers during the Protestant Reformation?
Key players in the Protestant Reformation.
What was the role of Shahs in the Safavid Empire?
Claiming divine connection via Imams.
What was the role of the Sultan in the Ottoman Empire?
Claiming the title of Caliph.
What was the Protestant Reformation?
A 16th-century movement challenging the Roman Catholic Church, leading to new Christian denominations.
What was the significance of the Ninety-Five Theses?
Martin Luther's criticisms of the Catholic Church, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
What was the Sunni-Shia Split?
A division within Islam that intensified due to political competition between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
What was the impact of the Protestant Reformation?
Led to the creation of Protestant churches and contributed to the rise of modern nation-states.
What was the Mughal Empire known for?
Economic, cultural, and architectural achievements in the Indian subcontinent.
What did the Aztec Empire continue?
Earlier religious traditions, including Mayan deities and human sacrifice.
What did the Inca Empire continue?
Practices of the Moche, worshipping the sun and moon, also with human sacrifice.
What is the significance of the Bhakti Movement?
Emphasized devotion to a personal god as a means of spiritual liberation in India.
What are the key beliefs of Sikhism?
One eternal God, equality of all people, rejection of the caste system.
When was Sikhism founded?
Founded in the 15th century in the Punjab region of India.
What caused the Protestant Reformation?
Corruption within the Catholic Church, leading to new Christian denominations.
What was the effect of the Sunni-Shia Split?
Political tensions between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
What was the cause of the rise of Sikhism?
A blend of Islamic and Hindu elements.
What was the effect of the Protestant Reformation on Europe?
Led to the creation of Protestant churches and contributed to the rise of modern nation-states.
What caused the intensification of the Sunni-Shia split?
Political competition between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
What was the effect of the Mughal Empire's religious tolerance?
A unique blend of Islam and Hinduism.