Question 17
General KnowledgeThe Protestant Reformation, initiated by figures like Martin Luther, was fundamentally a movement challenging:
- A.The use of Latin in church services.
- B.The perceived corruption and theological doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.
- C.The translation of the Bible into vernacular languages.
- D.The existence of monastic orders.
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Answer: B (The perceived corruption and theological doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church.)
Explanation
Luther's 95 Theses (1517) attacked practices like the sale of indulgences and challenged Catholic teaching on salvation and authority.