Question

question 1 of 23 the protestant reformation in europe was caused, in part, by which factor? a. the reunion of the catholic and eastern orthodox forms of christianity b. the catholic churchs practice of selling forgiveness for sins c. revolutionary techniques that were developed in painting and sculpture d. increased cultural exchanges between asian and european nations

Explanation:

The Protestant Reformation was a religious movement. The sale of indulgences (forgiveness for sins) by the Catholic Church was a major grievance among many in Europe, fueling the desire for reform. Option A is incorrect as there was no such reunion at that time. Option C pertains to art - not a cause of the Reformation. Option D is about cultural exchanges and not a direct cause of the religious - based Reformation.

Answer:

B. The Catholic Church's practice of selling forgiveness for sins