Question

answer the following questions in complete sentences (1 - 7)

1. why did john calvin flee to another country? where did he go?
2. what was the central idea to \calvinism\? what does it mean?
3. which three activities did calvinism forbid?
4. which religion began and was influenced by calvinism?
5. which war began in the 1580s? why was this important to france?
6. why did king henry iv convert to catholicism? what religion did he practice before converting to catholicism?
7. what did the edict of nantes establish? what did this mean to protestants?

match the bold words from the reading to the appropriate synonyms (8 - 15)

1. democracy -
2. predestination -
3. presbytery -
4. what does the calvin quote mean?
5. do you think john is a good example?

Explanation:

1. John Calvin fled France due to religious persecution as a Protestant reformer. He went to Switzerland, specifically Geneva, where he could freely develop and spread his religious ideas.
2. The central idea of Calvinism is predestination, which means that God has already determined who will be saved (the elect) and who will be damned. It emphasizes God's sovereignty and the importance of living a god - fearing life as evidence of being among the elect.
3. Calvinism forbade activities such as dancing (seen as a form of excess and immorality), gambling (associated with vice), and attending certain types of theatrical performances (viewed as promoting sin).
4. Presbyterianism began and was influenced by Calvinism. Calvin's ideas about church government and theology had a significant impact on the development of Presbyterianism.
5. The French Wars of Religion began in the 1560s. They were important to France as they were a series of conflicts between Catholics and Protestants (Huguenots) that caused great social, political, and economic upheaval in the country.
6. King Henry IV converted to Catholicism mainly for political reasons, to gain control of Paris and unify France. He was previously a Protestant (a Huguenot).
7. The Edict of Nantes established religious toleration in France, giving Protestants (Huguenots) certain rights such as the right to worship in some areas and hold public offices.

For the word - matching and defining parts, without the relevant reading and word - list, it's not possible to provide answers.

Answer:

1. John Calvin fled France due to religious persecution and went to Geneva, Switzerland.
2. The central idea of Calvinism is predestination, meaning God has pre - determined who will be saved.
3. Calvinism forbade dancing, gambling, and certain theatrical performances.
4. Presbyterianism was influenced by Calvinism.
5. The French Wars of Religion began in the 1560s and caused great upheaval in France.
6. King Henry IV converted to Catholicism for political reasons and was previously a Huguenot.
7. The Edict of Nantes established religious toleration and rights for Huguenots in France.