The Protestant Reformation in Europe in the first half of the 16th century seriously challenged the Roman Catholic Church. Before Martin Luther publicized his “95 Theses” attacking church corruption in 1517, virtually all Europeans belonged to the Catholic Church, but just 20 years later much of the continent belonged to the Reformed, or Protestant, church. Luther’s critique of the existing church had become a new denomination in its own right. The Catholic Church was forced to respond, and did so in several different ways during a period known as the Counter-Reformation.
Answer:
O B. He was a monarch who held a symbolic role with no political power.
Explanation:
Tokugawa Leyasu's <u>dynasty</u> of Shoguns presided over 250 years of peace and prosperity in Japan; including the rise of a new merchant class and increasing urbanization.
To guard against external influence, they also worked to close off Japanese society from Westernizing influences, particularly Christianity.
Answer:
It should be B
Explanation: he spoke out on the stamp act before he had anything to do with presedency, I wouldnt take this answer 100% but that is my best answer. hope this helps!
