Question

select the correct answer.
which of these beliefs resulted in widespread witch hunting in europe during the sixteenth century?
a. witches worshiped the devil
b. witches supported the protestants
c. witches worshiped the pope
d. witches supported the catholics
e. witches supported the jews

Explanation:

During the 16th - century witch hunts in Europe, a key belief was that witches were in league with the devil, specifically that they worshiped the devil. Options B, C, D, and E are incorrect because the witch hunts were not centered around witches supporting Protestants, worshiping the pope, supporting Catholics, or supporting Jews. The main theological concern was the association of witches with the devil.

Answer:

A. witches worshiped the devil