MARTIN LUTHER AND THE REFORMATION – THE HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE OF RELIGION Understanding Luther’s 95 Theses
Study the sources – Luther’s 95 Theses – on p. 121 of the textbook. Explain what each of them means in your own words.
Theses number 5
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Source Analysis: Why did People Support Luther? Study sources 1–5 on p. 122 of the textbook and complete the grid below.
Source Who created this source/ where is it from?
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Map of Wittenberg in 1502 but doesn’t say where it’s from.
What type of source is this? (primary/secondary, written/visual/oral)
● ● Secondary ●● Visual
What does this source tell you about why people supported Luther?
This source is about the spread of the printing press. It’s because of the printing press that Luther’s ideas spread quickly and more people read about why he opposed the Church.
