Smarthistory: Introduction to the Protestant Reformation: Setting the Stage

Use this writing exercise to help learners develop an understanding of the Protestant Reformation. They answer two critical thinking questions related to the success and conditions that mad the reformation possible.

Review key terms, vocabulary, sequence of events, and themes from the Renaissance and Reformation with this textbook chapter review. While designed by a publisher for a particular text, this resource can be incorporated into any...

King Henry VIII was the first European ruler to embrace Protestantism as the religion of his state—right? A crash Course World History video takes viewers through the influence of Martin Luther's 95 Theses in Europe, discussing the...

In this video, speakers Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris provide a lengthy discussion on reformation and Martin Luther. [11:14]

In this video, speakers Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris take a look at the response by the Catholic church, known as the Counter-Reformation. [9:41]

In this video, speakers Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris lead a discussion on why we have so many different Protestant sects. [8:16]

Dr. Steven Zucker & Dr. Beth Harris discuss what it was like to be a Christian before the Protestant Reformation.

Smarthistory resource with photographs and diagrams of ancient Greek structures in which historian, Dr. Becker, discusses the range and diversity of building type found in Greek architecture. Links to additional resources.

A great introduction or supplement to a lesson on the Protestant Reformation, this presentation provides students with strong facts about Martin Luther, the creation of Lutherism, and the effects of the Protestant Reformation throughout...

The 1965 Civil Rights marches from Selma to Montgomery and the resulting Voting Rights Act of 1965 are the focus of a social studies instructional activity. The resource uses film clips to inform viewers not only about the discrimination...