THE MAN

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THE MAN A
D In 1500 more powerful than kings Everyone
listened had to kiss his rings Germans and
English--not big fans Only the Italians were part
of the Pope's plan
He's the man, yeah he's the man
The Pope's the man, yeah the man He
had great wealth--lots of money Merchants got
mad--they wanted usury The Pope sold indulgences
to get more gold But you can't buy heaven and it
can't be sold He's
the man, yeah he's the man
The Pope's the man, yeah the man The Pope,
he had the only say He said Latin Bibles are the
only way Can't understand the service? Well tough
for you Just have your check made out to "you
know who But a monk rose up told the Pope he
was wrong Better change his ways, start singing a
new song He said "money ain't gonna make heaven
safe" to get to heaven you gotta have faith
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The Man Questions
1. In 1500, who is more powerful than kings? The Pope
2. What church does he rule? Catholic Church (Rome)
3. Who disliked the Pope? Germans English
4. Who did the Pope favor for positions in the church? Italians (church power in Rome)
5. Why were merchants angry at the Pope? Wanted usury
6. What is usury? Interest on loans (no interestno loans no loansno banks)
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7. What did the Pope sell? Indulgences
8. What are indulgences? Pardon for sins
9. What language were the Bible and church services in? Latin
10. What problems would this create for people? No one can understand the service/Bible
11. Who told the Pope he was wrong? (Where was he from?) A German monk (Martin Luther) said indulgences were wrong!