The answer is B) A series of actions by the Catholic Church intended to spread and defend the Catholic faith.
The counter-reformation was in response to the Protestant reformation, so the first answer is out of the question.
Martin Luthers own actions sparked the Protestant reformation, and as mentioned prior - it was a response to the Protestant reformation (however, during this time they did solidify the power of the pope).
<span>B :strict scrutiny
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most stringent standard of hierarchy of standards used in the USA courts.It is used to
weigh the existing government's interest against a constitutional right or
principle.These standards are used to test statutes and
government action at all levels of government within the United States.</span>
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The Aztec ruled over a large Empire that included most of Central and Southern Mexico. They had subjugated other peoples like the neighboring Tlaxcaltecas, who were in fact crucial for the Spanish Conquest.
The Aztec were often very ruthless against their subjects. They extracted onerous economic tribute, and also practiced human sacrifices, often killing people from the subjugated tribes.
