Question

select the correct answer.
in 1801, napoleon signed an agreement called the concordat with pope pius vii. what was the effect of the agreement?
a. the church lost some of the influence it had during the height of the french revolution.
b. the church regained the lands that been confiscated in the french revolution.
c. the church was able to function without persecution from the government.
d. the church started appointing some of the members of the legislative councils.

Explanation:

The Concordat of 1801 between Napoleon and Pope Pius VII allowed the Catholic Church to function without government persecution. Option A is incorrect as the church's influence was restored (not further lost). Option B is wrong because the church did not regain confiscated lands. Option D is incorrect as the state appointed church officials, not the church appointing legislative members.

Answer:

C. The church was able to function without persecution from the government.