Question

Which statements accurately describe the sale of indulgences, a factor that led to the Protestant Reformation?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
The pope ordered monks and friars to stop abusing the idea of indulgences.

B.
Martin Luther was angry that he was unable to sell indulgences.

C.
A friar, John Tetzel, convinced many people to give money to the church in exchange for an indulgence, or pardon.

D.
Catholics believed that they could help make up for their sins by doing good works

Answer 1

C, and D

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Taking into account that the Catechism of the Catholic Church describes an indulgence as "a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven", the sentences that demonstrate sale of indulgences, (criticized by Protestant) are C and D.

In C. A friar, John Tetzel is exchanging indulgences for money.

In D. Catholics are exchanging indulgences for doing good works