HISTORY
THE RENAISSANCE AND REFORMATION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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an attempt to overthrow the Pope and replace him with a Frenchman
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an attempt to reform practices by the Catholic church considered corrupt
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a call for Christian Europe to reclaim the Holy Land from the Arabs.
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attempt to change the government in Europe
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Detailed explanation-1: -Originally, the word reformation (from the Latin reformare, “to renew”) suggested the removal of impurities and corruption from church institutions and people, rather than separation from the unified Roman Catholic Church (the word catholic meaning “universal”).
Detailed explanation-2: -The most profitable and controversial of the corrupt practices used to raise money for the Church was the selling of indulgences. At first, an indulgence consisted of a certificate issued by the pope to a person whose sins had been forgiven.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Counter-Reformation (also known as the Catholic Reformation, 1545 to c. 1700) was the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation (1517-1648).
Detailed explanation-4: -Over time, popes and bishops began selling indulgences as a way of raising money. This practice made it seem that people could buy forgiveness for their sins. Many Catholics were deeply disturbed by the abuse of indulgences. The Church also sold offices, or leadership positions.