Question 12

How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the Enlightenment in

Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries?

A. It caused Catholic monarchs to more strongly enforce the

doctrines of the church.

B. It caused many Europeans to question doctrines of the Catholic

Church and the divine right of kings,

C. It caused the formation of new religious and political alliances

with non-Catholic nations,

D. It caused Protestants from various nations to come together

under one leader to challenge the Catholic Church,

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Marcelo Middleton

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1 February, 12:54

Question 12

How did the Protestant Reformation contribute to the Enlightenment in

Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries?

A. It caused Catholic monarchs to more strongly enforce the

doctrines of the church.

B. It caused many Europeans to question doctrines of the Catholic

Church and the divine right of kings,

C. It caused the formation of new religious and political alliances

with non-Catholic nations,

D. It caused Protestants from various nations to come together

under one leader to challenge the Catholic Church,

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Rigoberto Carter · Answer 1

Answer: b

Explanation:

The main way in which the Protestant Reformation contributed to the start of the Enlightenment is that it made people start questioning the teachings and power of the Catholic Church, which made people look to new areas such as science for the answers to life