Both involved religious motivations but the Peasants' War was driven by social grievances while the French Wars of Religion were fueled by aristocratic and monarchical power struggles.

Both aimed to resolve religious conflicts, but Augsburg only recognized Lutheranism and Catholicism, while Westphalia also recognized Calvinism and further weakened the Holy Roman Empire.

Henry VIII initiated the Reformation for personal and political reasons, while Elizabeth I solidified the Church of England and established a more moderate religious policy.

Sweden intervened primarily to support the Protestant cause and expand its influence, while France, though Catholic, aimed to weaken the Habsburgs and gain political advantage.

The Spanish Inquisition aimed to enforce religious uniformity through persecution, while the English Reformation resulted in the creation of a state-controlled church.

The Edict of Nantes granted religious toleration within a single kingdom (France), while the Peace of Augsburg allowed rulers within the Holy Roman Empire to choose the religion of their territory.

The Thirty Years' War began as a religious conflict but evolved into a broader political struggle, while the French Wars of Religion were primarily driven by religious tensions and aristocratic power struggles.

Both weakened the Holy Roman Empire, but the Peace of Westphalia had a more significant impact by granting greater autonomy to individual states and ending the idea of a unified Christian Europe.

Lutheranism and Calvinism were both Protestant denominations, but Calvinism had stricter views on predestination and a more structured church organization.

Mary I tried to revert England back to Catholicism through harsh methods, earning her the nickname 'Bloody Mary', while Elizabeth I established a more moderate Protestant Church of England.

A German theologian whose ideas inspired the Protestant Reformation and, indirectly, the German Peasants' War.

The Habsburg ruler of the Holy Roman Empire who opposed the spread of Protestantism and fought against the Schmalkaldic League.

King of France who converted to Catholicism to secure his rule and issued the Edict of Nantes, granting religious freedom to Huguenots.

Holy Roman Emperor whose policies in Bohemia triggered the Defenestration of Prague and the Thirty Years' War.

King of Sweden who intervened in the Thirty Years' War on the Protestant side, achieving significant military victories.

King of England who created the Church of England to obtain a divorce, initiating the English Reformation.

Queen of England who solidified the Church of England and navigated religious tensions during her reign.

Queen of England who briefly returned England to Catholicism, earning the nickname 'Bloody Mary'.

Chief minister of France who, despite being Catholic, supported the Protestant side in the Thirty Years' War to weaken the Habsburgs.

Queen consort of France during the French Wars of Religion, known for her complex political maneuvering.

Causes: Inspired by Luther's ideas, peasants sought social equality and religious freedom. Effects: The revolt was suppressed, reinforcing the power of the aristocracy and highlighting differing interpretations of religious ideas.

Causes: The spread of Protestantism and conflicts between Charles V and the Schmalkaldic League. Effects: German princes could choose either Lutheranism or Catholicism, weakening the Holy Roman Empire.

Causes: Religious tensions between Catholics and Huguenots in France. Effects: Intensified the French Wars of Religion and led to further polarization.

Causes: The French Wars of Religion and Henry IV's desire to restore peace. Effects: Granted religious freedom to Huguenots, ending the wars but also creating lasting tensions.

Causes: Religious and political tensions in Bohemia between Protestants and Catholics. Effects: Triggered the Thirty Years' War, a major European conflict.

Causes: The Thirty Years' War and the desire for a lasting peace in Europe. Effects: Recognized Calvinism, weakened the Holy Roman Empire, and established a new balance of power.

Causes: Henry VIII's desire for a divorce and to consolidate power. Effects: The creation of the Church of England and the English Reformation.

Causes: Desire for religious uniformity in Spain under Ferdinand and Isabella. Effects: Persecution, expulsion, and forced conversion of Muslims and Jews.

Causes: Charles V wanted to stop the spread of Protestantism. Effects: The Peace of Augsburg, which allowed rulers to choose the religion of their territory.

Causes: Religious differences between Catholics and Huguenots, political ambitions of nobles. Effects: Edict of Nantes, weakening of the monarchy, and significant loss of life.