Question

an indulgence was a cancellation of the worldly punishment due to a sin for which a priest has offered forgiveness.
the selling of indulgences was a major cause of the
a protestant reformation
b scientific revolution
c enlightenment
d renaissance

Explanation:

The selling of indulgences was a significant factor in Martin Luther's 95 Theses, which sparked the Protestant Reformation. The Scientific Revolution was about scientific discovery, the Enlightenment focused on reason and philosophy, and the Renaissance was an artistic and cultural rebirth.

Answer:

A. Protestant Reformation