WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ABSOLUTISM AND REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The final decrees of the Council of Trent
A
were meaningless because they were never put into practice.
B
empowered the Jesuits to try heretics, including anyone who was Protestant.
C
reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestant beliefs.
D
stated that Christians should be god-fearing people.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: –The final decrees of the Council reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestant beliefs. Both faith and good works were declared necessary for salvation.-Reformers such as Luther had allowed the state to play an important, if not dominant, role in church affairs.

Detailed explanation-2: -The final decisions of the council reaffirmed traditional Catholic teachings in opposition to Protestant beliefs. Scripture and tradition were affirmed as equal authorities in religious matters, and only the church could interpret scripture. Faith and good works were deemed necessary for salvation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Council of Trent not only reaffirmed this sacrament but also gave renewed support to the doctrine of transubstantiation. According to this doctrine, the bread and wine literally become the body and blood of Jesus during the mass.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Council of Trent focused on defending and elaborating on Catholic doctrine, as well as answering the criticisms of members of the Protestant faith. It affirmed that both faith and works were necessary for salvation, clarified the importance of sacraments, and improved clergy discipline and education.

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