Social Studies Virtual Learning - Period 1 Review - Protestant Reformation and the Wars of Religion - April 8, 2020

Sep 30, 2026

Social Studies virtual learning review for AP European History (Period 1) focused on the Protestant Reformation and the Wars of Religion. The lesson includes warm-up brainstorming prompts, “Vision Quests” image identification, partner-supported practice, and a task to list the 10 most important terms and people from the unit. It also guides students to select the eight key Reformation ideas, interpret an instructional map with essential dates and events, and answer questions about Baroque art, the Council of Trent, and Protestant preferences, including iconoclasm and related movements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages16

Reading Time40 min

AccessFree to download

Warm Up

Lesson/Activity (Read this carefully)

Reformation and Religious Wars

Map Questions

Baroque and the Council of Trent

Iconoclasm and Protestant Preferences

Social Studies Virtual Learning Period 1 Review: Protestant Reformation and the Wars of Religion April 8, 2020 AP European History Lesson: April 8, 2020 Objective/Learning Target: Students will be able to explain the major concepts from the Protestant Reformation, and the Wars of Religion Warm Up 1. Brainstorm 5 people, events, concepts, or ideas from each of the topics covered today: a. Middle Ages b. Renaissance c. Age of Exploration Lesson/Activity (Read this carefully) 1. For each of the “Vision Quests” Identify what each image could represent a. For example the School of Athens could represent: the Renaissance, Classicism, Rachael the painter, idealized human form, and/or new art strategies such as the use of depth b. The Purpose of each Vision Quest is to get you thinking about major topics for a topic. While there is not just one correct answer a list of potential answers is located on the following slide for each vision quest 2. For the other slides: a. As you work through each slide take time to think, discuss with a partner/guardian, and use your notes/ textbook/ flashcards to answer questions and complete activities. Answers to questions are highlighted in yellow b. These lessons designed to help you prepare for the AP Test, practice important skills, AND to review important information from you will get out as much as you put into these lessons. c. If you need help or clarification PLEASE reach out to yourAP Euro teacher. Even if we can not help you in person we want to help you! Reformation and Religious Wars→ list the 10 most important terms and people from this unit. You may use a partner and your notes. Hints on the next slide if you get stuck! Reformation and Religious Wars→ list the 10 most important terms and people from this unit. You may use a partner and your notes. Hints on the next slide if you get stuck! With your partner/on you paper decide which are the 8 most important ideas from this list about the Reformation ● Witch trials ● Indulgence ● 30 years war ● Politique ● Counter Reformation/ Catholic Reformation ○ Jesuit ○ Baroque ● Martin Luther ○ Lutheranism ○ 95 Thesis ● John Calvin ○ Calvinists ○ Puritans ● Protestant ○ Huguenot ○ Anglican ○ Gutenberg Bible ● Leo X ● Charles V ● Philip II ● Henry VIII (wives?) ● Thomas Moore (Renaissance?) ● Elizabeth I ● Printing press ○ Gutenberg Bible ○ Vernacular ● Erasmus (Renaissance?) ● Gutenberg Bible ● Etc Tell me the story of this map→ are there any important dates/events we need to know?? Tell me the story of this map→ are there any important dates/events we need to know?? ● Printing press developed in HRE ● 1517 Martin Luther 95 Thesis ● Internal divisions in the Holy Roman Empire in the different principalities ● 1524-25 Peasent revolts in the HRE ● 1555 Peace of Augsburg ○ What was this? ○ What was the significance? ○ What does this show us about the Holy Roman Emperor’s power? ● French Wars of Religion (Huguenots) ● Henry VIII and the Anglican Church in England ● Catholic dominance in Italy, Spain, and Ireland Questions: 1. How was Baroque art used as a tool of the Catholic Church during the Counter Reformation? 2. What was the Council or Trent 3. What was the style that Protestants prefered? <> Bernini, Ecstasy of Saint Teresa ^^St. Peter’s Basillica Questions: 1. How was Baroque art used as a tool of the Catholic Church during the Counter Reformation? a. The popularity of the Baroque style was encouraged by the Catholic Church, which had decided at the Council of Trent that the arts should communicate religious themes and direct emotional involvement in response to the Protestant Reformation . 2. What was the Council or Trent 3. What was the style that Protestants prefered? a. Iconoclasm-Zwingli and Calvin, not only reject

FAQs

What is the main learning objective for this AP European History virtual lesson?

Students learn to explain major concepts from the Protestant Reformation and the Wars of Religion.

What activities do students complete during the lesson?

Students brainstorm topics, complete “Vision Quests” by identifying what images could represent, then work with a partner to list key terms/people and choose the most important Reformation ideas.

How are students asked to answer questions about art and religion in this unit?

Students respond to questions on how Baroque art functioned during the Counter Reformation, define the Council of Trent, and describe what style Protestants preferred, including iconoclasm and rejection of worship images.

Sep 30, 2026

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