HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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Question
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The counter-reformation was
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Protestants breaking away from the Catholic church
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Protestants that broke away and created another new religion
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The Catholic church trying to regain power
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The pope selling even more indulgences
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -As Protestantism swept across many parts of Europe, the Catholic Church reacted by making limited reforms, curbing earlier abuses, and combating the further spread of Protestantism. This movement is known as the Catholic Counter-Reformation. Ignatius Loyola was one such leader of Catholic reform.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Catholic Church eliminated the sale of indulgences and other abuses that Luther had attacked. Catholics also formed their own Counter-Reformation that used both persuasion and violence to turn back the tide of Protestantism.
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