To what extent did Napoleonic rule have a positive impact on the Italian Peninsula? Napoleon had little impact on the Italian peninsula despite little changing for the poor, some people suffering and that for many in the Italian peninsula after napoleon had gone many of the states were ruled much like it was before napoleon. Although he did bring positives to the Italian peninsula such as the introduction on how education, trade and transport should be done. He brought in the idea of nationalism
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example of this is when the Pope issued a statement in 1580, saying that anyone who killed Elizabeth was “doing England a favour”. This would make Elizabeth want to execute Mary because the Catholics would want to obey the Pope, as many had religion as their main priority, then the Monarch. The fact that Mary had a lot of support meant that Elizabeth would be even more danger of a rebellion, or even getting killed. This made Elizabeth very vulnerable at this time, as the Pope had high authority and people
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his very identity; He changed his name from Simon to Peter. This was a hugely significant nickname, the name Peter means 'The Rock'. Jesus appointed Peter as the rock on which he would build his church which means that Peter would become the first pope which he did. After peter had betrayed Jesus, he was preaching boldly in the streets and in the temple and standing up fearlessly to those who had framed Jesus just days before. The number of believers grew and it was Peter who leads them with
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In the 15th century, the Roman Catholic Church was very powerful in Europe. Popes had both spiritual power and political power. Meanwhile, Catholicism was the only religion recognized in the middle Ages. The questions then arise as to why was there a reformation or what was the state of the Church right before the reformation. In this essay, I will briefly talk about the corruption in the European Catholic Church with references to the film The Borgias and the lecture notes on Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five
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Ulrich Zwingli was a Catholic priest that questioned humanism and Catholicism since they have been abusing power and being tempted by money. As Ulrich Zwingli lost his brother when the plague hit and that drove him deeper into the spiritual side of life which is why he started teaching people about his Religion. Ulrich Zwingli questioned some of the Catholic ways and how they abused their power. As he was a very trusted and well known Catholic priest he was able to lead some people away from the
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During the 1500s in England the Catholic Church and Royalty were very powerful. The Catholic Church was excommunicating people and had an increased interested in money. They were selling certificates that are in a more simpler sense get out of sin cards that “forgave” your sins but at a price they called them indulgences, they also sold relics which people purchased to please God. The relationship between the people and the church became based off money. Priest were seen as a person's “ Passport
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As Gregory was transitioning into his position as Pope, he took the time to compose his most enduring work entitled Pastoral Rule. In this treatise, Gregory addresses various quandaries related to Christian leadership and the proper pastoral lifestyle. In the second chapter of Pastoral Rule, Gregory
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On Thursday, March 25, historian Caroline Walker Bynum spoke about Medieval Christianity, specifically focusing on holy beds and holy families. In highlighting the Beguine Cradle and Burgundian crèche, she discussed the roles of baby Jesus dolls being dressed and placed into such cribs during the medieval era. It is through the analysis of those cribs that Bynum reflected on gender roles, form and function, and sensuality in medieval art, all of which are imbued with a sense of religion. During
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apparent in the sexual activities of the clergy and the rampant nepotism present in the Vatican. The Pope that truly exemplifies both of these common and widespread activities. This Pope had three children with Vanozza dei Cattanai and
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The Crusades was a series of “holy wars” fought between European christians and Middle Eastern muslims from 1095 to 1291. It consisted of three primary expeditions including the People's crusade, the German crusade and finally the Prince’s crusade. Though the main goal of all three Crusades was to reclaim regions near Jerusalem from the Infidel. Peasants, nobles, knights and various others were all motivated by varying causes. Whether it be for religious purposes, personal gain (such as money), or
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