Beginning in first decade of the 15th century, Jan Hus—a Roman Catholic priest, Czech reformist and professor—influenced by John Wycliffe's writings, founded the Hussite movement. He strongly advocated his reformist Bohemian religious denomination. He was excommunicated and burned at the stake in Constance, Bishopric of Constance in 1415 by secular authorities for unrepentant and persistent heresy. After his execution, a revolt erupted. Hussites defeated five continuous crusades proclaimed against them by the Pope. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who started the Hussite movement? ANS1 Jan Hus QSN2 Whose words were an inspiration for Jan Hus? ANS2 John Wycliffe QSN3 How many crusades were waged against the Hussites? ANS3 five QSN4 Who called the crusades against the Hussites? ANS4 the Pope QSN5 How did Jan Hus die? ANS5 burned at the stake