Why did the Reformation sweep through Europe?
a.Because Monarchs abused their power.
b.Because the upper class abused their power.
c.Because the Roman Catholic Church abused its power.
d.Because the middle class abused their power.
2007-02-27 08:29:37 · 4 answers · asked by Rattiesrule 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
The Reformation started in 1517 when the German monk Martin Luther nailed his open letter containing 95 Theses to the door of the Cathedral in Wittenberg, basically a protest against the corruption of the RC Church.
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2007-02-27 08:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by squeaky guinea pig 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely c. The Reformation was a movement to reform the Catholic church because of malpractices and corruption within the church.
2007-02-27 09:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by Michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All of the above, though primarily a) to c).
2007-02-27 08:41:20 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. S 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
c
2007-02-27 08:37:04 · answer #4 · answered by G 0324 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋