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Who was Martin Luther?
German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation.
What was Martin Luther known for?
Publishing the Ninety-Five Theses and translating the Bible into German.
What was Henry IV known for?
One of the key players in the Protestant Reformation.
What was the role of European rulers during the Protestant Reformation?
Key players in the Protestant Reformation.
What was the role of Shahs in the Safavid Empire?
Claiming divine connection via Imams.
What was the role of the Sultan in the Ottoman Empire?
Claiming the title of Caliph.
Compare the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
Ottoman Empire was Sunni, while the Safavid Empire was Shia, intensifying the Sunni-Shia division.
Compare Sufism and the Bhakti Movement.
Both emphasized a personal connection with the divine, but Sufism is Islamic and Bhakti is Hindu.
Compare Hinduism and Buddhism.
Both originated in India, but Hinduism is polytheistic and emphasizes the caste system, while Buddhism rejects it.
Compare the Aztec and Inca Empires' religious practices.
Both continued earlier religious traditions, including human sacrifice.
What caused the Protestant Reformation?
Corruption within the Catholic Church, leading to new Christian denominations.
What was the effect of the Sunni-Shia Split?
Political tensions between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
What was the cause of the rise of Sikhism?
A blend of Islamic and Hindu elements.
What was the effect of the Protestant Reformation on Europe?
Led to the creation of Protestant churches and contributed to the rise of modern nation-states.
What caused the intensification of the Sunni-Shia split?
Political competition between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
What was the effect of the Mughal Empire's religious tolerance?
A unique blend of Islam and Hinduism.