Answer:
Option: (B) were groups that physically punished themselves to win the forgiveness of God.
Explanation:
The Flagellants were a group of people who were believers of god emerged during the black death in Europe who whip themselves believing by punishing themselves they would summon God to give mercy. Groups of flagellants traveled from town to town and in public unveiled their backs and beat themselves, all the while encouraging the people to feel remorse.
