Question

what was the counter-reformation?
a. a change that swept over all of italy
b. the protestant disagreement with catholic practices
c. a rebuttal from the catholics to seek internal reform and renewal
d. a period of protestant renewal that began with martin luther
please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The Counter - Reformation was not limited to Italy, so A is incorrect.
• Option B: The Protestant disagreement with Catholic practices is related to the start of the Reformation, not the Counter - Reformation, so B is incorrect.
• Option C: The Counter - Reformation was the Catholic Church's response to the Protestant Reformation, aiming at internal reform and renewal to address issues and regain followers, so C is correct.
• Option D: The period of Protestant renewal beginning with Martin Luther is the Protestant Reformation, not the Counter - Reformation, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

C. a rebuttal from the Catholics to seek internal reform and renewal