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Monarchy and Catholicism Influence

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What was the main role of the Catholic Church in Europe prior to the 16th century?

Promoting scientific inquiry and free thought

Embracing diverse religious beliefs and teachings

Enforcing its dominance through religious law and bureaucracy (correct)

Encouraging social and political equality among all people

How did the Catholic Church's teachings view monarchs and noble people?

As having no special status or connection to God

As closer to God than ordinary people (correct)

As sinners who needed to repent for their wealth

As equal to ordinary people in the eyes of God

What was the Catholic Church's attitude towards ideas that differed from its own?

It sought to repress those whose ideas were different (correct)

It remained neutral and did not interfere

It selectively accepted some differing ideas

It embraced and encouraged diverse ideas

What led to the eventual split of European Christianity into multiple subgroups?

The resistance produced by the Catholic Church's domination Signup and view all the answers

What was Martin Luther's initial concern regarding the Catholic Church's teachings?

The Church's teachings on faith and good works for salvation Signup and view all the answers

What was one of Martin Luther's objections to the Catholic Church's teachings that was more relevant to ordinary people?

The Church's requirement of good works for salvation Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the indulgences issued by the pope in 1517?

To raise money for the construction of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary criticism against the practice of selling indulgences, according to the text?

It was a naked attempt to use people's worry and grief as a cash grab Signup and view all the answers

What did Luther believe about salvation?

Salvation was achieved through faith alone, not through good works or indulgences Signup and view all the answers

What was the criticism against the clergy who held high positions and lived in luxury, according to the text?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the prayers and punishments in purgatory, according to the text?

To purify the souls of those not pure enough for heaven, but not bad enough for hell Signup and view all the answers

What was the criticism against the monk who sold indulgences, as quoted in the text?

Both b and c Signup and view all the answers