APEH 11 German Protestant Reformation Diet of Worms and Peasant Revolt “You must put your personal beliefs aside and think like a historian” I. Diet of Worms: Holy Roman Emperor Charles V's Imperial Diet at Worms in 1521, at which Martin Luther was summoned to appear. Luther committed himself there to the cause of Protestant reform, and his teaching was formally condemned in the Edict of Worms. Answer each of the following based on your terms, class discussion and the video, Luther. When Martin Luther arrived at the Diet of Worms, he was a member of the Catholic Church. After the meeting, he was not. Explain what happened. Describe three character traits that Martin Luther exhibited at the Diet of Worms. Give an example of how he showed each one. Do you thing Martin Luther made the right choice when he refused to recant his statements against the Catholic Church? Explain your opinion. II. German Peasant Revolt: Read Luther’s Against the Murderous, Thieving Hordes of Peasants and answer each of the following completely What kind of language does Luther use to portray the peasants? Give specific examples. Explain Luther’s grievances against the peasants. What does he find at fault with their revolt? In what ways does Luther use Biblical scripture to support his position? Why would this method of argument have been effective in 1525? Would you characterize Luther’s reaction to the peasant uprising as conservative or radical? Use examples from the text to support your position. .