How did the practice of selling indulgences contribute to the Protestant Reformation?

A. They led people to believe that the Catholic Church was too concerned with material wealth.

B. They angered people because they were only given to those who spoke Latin.

C. They caused the deaths of nearly 25 percent of Europe's population.

D. They resulted in a violent struggle for power between rival Catholic popes.

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Colten Bell

9 May, 08:13

How did the practice of selling indulgences contribute to the Protestant Reformation?

A. They led people to believe that the Catholic Church was too concerned with material wealth.

B. They angered people because they were only given to those who spoke Latin.

C. They caused the deaths of nearly 25 percent of Europe's population.

D. They resulted in a violent struggle for power between rival Catholic popes.

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Nadia Caldwell · Answer 1

The correct answer is A. Indulgences posed a great threat because the Pope's were taking money from others. Indulgences was a hoax because they said if you have offerings, it would minus off years in purgatory.