Answer the following questions by discussing with your group.

What were the consequences of religious reformation?

• As a part of religious reformation, the solidarity of Christian religion received a severe blow.

• The reformation movement brought divisions in Christianity. It was divided into three sects: the Catholic Church, the Orthodox Church and the Protestant church.

• Reformation movement paved the way for the rise of nationalism.

• Patriotic feelings became strong and the kings of Europe developed religious tolerance.

• The wealth taken away from the Church was utilized for economic development.

• The Counter-Reformation movement started in order to restore the self-respect of the Catholic church.