History & Civics
What were Indulgences, Absolutions and dispensations?
- Letters of crime
- Certificates to commit evil
- Pardon certificates sold by the Church
- Merit certificates
Related Questions
Which of the following were significant causes of the Reformation?
(i) Renaissance
(ii) Corrupt practices in the Church
(iii) Politicisation of the Church- Only I
- Only I and II
- Only II and III
- I, II, and III
What was Simony?
- Sale of property
- Sale of clerical offices to the highest bidder
- Corruption
- Evil clergy
Who revolted against the sale of Indulgences and sparked off the Reformation?
- Martin Luther
- Guptil
- Zwingli
- Pope Leo X
Which of the following statements is true about the Society of Jesus?
(i) It was founded by Ignatius Loyola, a Spanish noble.
(ii) It focused exclusively on missionary work within Europe.
(iii) It helped spread Catholicism in Europe, India, China, Africa, and the Americas.
(iv) It gained recognition and support from the Pope.- Only (i) and (ii)
- Only (i), (iii), and (iv)
- Only (ii) and (iv)
- (i), (ii), (iii), and (iv)