All were challenges of the Catholic church leading up to the Reformation except which?
Select one:
O a. Europeans were finding Catholicism to be less personal than they wanted
O b. Larger cathedrals came to be seen not as glory to god, but to excess waste and
expenditure
O c. With economic growth and the Renaissance, there was less of a need for religion
O d. The influential German emperor was beginning to challenge the ultimate power of
the pope
O e. Europeans were beginning to see themselves more according to their language than
religion



Answer :

Final answer:

Europeans faced various challenges before the Reformation, with economic growth and the Renaissance leading to less need for religion being the exception.


Explanation:

Challenges of the Catholic Church leading up to the Reformation:

  1. Europeans seeking more personal connection with religion.
  2. Larger cathedrals viewed as excessive.
  3. Influence of the German emperor challenging the pope's power.
  4. Growth of regional identities over religious identities among Europeans.

Only the option c. With economic growth and the Renaissance, there was less of a need for religion does not align with the challenges faced by the Catholic Church before the Reformation.


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