Diet of Worms

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Diet of Worms?Emperor Charles V
2. What is the location of imperial diet?Worms, Holy Roman Empire
3. What is the duration of diet?January 28 – May 25, 1521
4. What was the Diet of Worms and why was it important?The Diet of Worms was a big meeting in 1521 where Emperor Charles V asked Martin Luther to explain his ideas. It was important because it decided whether Luther would be punished for his beliefs.
5. Who was Martin Luther and what did he say at the meeting?Martin Luther was a German monk who wrote 95 Theses criticizing the Church. At the meeting he said, "Here I stand; I can do no other," meaning he would not change his beliefs.

Imperial Diet: A formal deliberative assembly of the Holy Roman Empire, comprising its various princes and estates.
Papal Bull: An official proclamation, decree, or charter issued by the Pope, often bearing a leaden seal.
Recant: To formally withdraw or disavow a belief, statement, or opinion, especially under pressure.
Schism: A formal division or separation within a religious body or a political group.