Question

The map shows the spread of religions across Europe in the 1500s. Map of Religions in Europe in 1560. Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Calvinist, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Mixed, Calvinist, Islam and Catholic religions are shown. The latter 3 are in the minority. Based on the map, which had occurred by 1560?

Answer 1

Answer:

- The Calvinist faith had spread from Switzerland to other parts of Europe.

Explanation:

Calvinism is described as the Christian religious tradition that is based upon the doctrines and forms of Christian practice of several Protestant reformers. One of its key characteristics is the 'Augustinian Doctrine of Predestination' which says that God has chosen some for salvation irrespective of their deeds or faith.

As per the information provided by the map, 'the Calvinist faith had stretched its boundaries to various parts of the Europe along with Switzerland.' This spread lead to significant alterations in the development of distinct structures of Churches and their reformation as the Catholic beliefs of began to be questioned. They started feeling that giving authority to the Pope or Priests is leading to the abuse of power and taking them away from the truth as mentioned in the Bible.