Asked by Bryan Baker on Sep 27, 2024
Which of the following is true of the 1555 Peace of Augsburg?
A) It failed to recognize Lutheranism within the Holy Roman Empire.
B) It encouraged individuals to decide their own religion.
C) It embraced all sects of Protestantism.
D) It allowed the pope to veto all religious decisions in the Holy Roman Empire.
E) It allowed Protestants living in states with Catholic rulers to emigrate.
1555 Peace of Augsburg
An important treaty in the Holy Roman Empire that allowed princes to choose Lutheranism or Catholicism as the religion of their territories.
Lutheranism
A major branch of Protestant Christianity which identifies with the theology of Martin Luther, a German monk and theologian who sought to reform the practices of the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century.
- Explain the significance of the Peace of Augsburg and its impact on religious freedom within the Holy Roman Empire.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the significance of the Peace of Augsburg and its impact on religious freedom within the Holy Roman Empire.