GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
One of the main causes of the Reformation in Europe was the
A
widespread belief that the Catholic Church was corrupt
B
control of the Catholic Church by Europe’s kings
C
Catholic Church’s teachings that even sinners could go to heaven
D
decline of nationalism in northern Europe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There were reports that priests, monks and nuns did not behave as well as they should. Some felt that the Catholic Church was more interested in money and power than in saving souls. For example, the church sold ‘indulgences’ for those who had committed sins.

Detailed explanation-2: -The reformation was caused due to the grievances that the people had towards the unjust practices of the Church, like collecting various fees in the name of the Church. The monarch also felt that the Church was interfering in the ruling and decision-making by the royal head.

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