Question

Referring to the map above, which of these statements is true regarding the religious divisions in Europe after the Reformation?

A.There was no overlap of Catholic and Protestant believers.

B.Protestant Europe is the area shaded in green.

C.There were more Protestants in southern Europe than in northern Europe.

D.Catholic Europe is the area shaded in green.

Answer 1

D. Catholic Europe is the area shaded in green

Answer 2

The correct answer is D) Catholic Europe is the area shaded in green.

Referring to the map above, the statement that is true regarding the religious divisions in Europe after the Reformation is "Catholic Europe is the area shaded in green."

Martin Luther was the German fray that wrote the book "95 Theses," in which he expressed his concerns and critics about corruption in the Catholic Church and the selling of indulgences. This represented the start of the division of the Church into Catholics and Protestants. The nations that still followed the Catholic teachings are represented by the color green and are Spain Portugal, France and the Papal states in Italy.