Question

which of the followings statements does not show how luthers teachings affected people and society?
a. they established a new church.
b. it led to the excommunication of the pope.
c. they led to the excommunication of luthers followers.
d. they led to the development of several different christian protestant sects.
the council of trent met to *
a. fight protestantism by rooting out heresy.
b. spread the catholic faith to distant lands.
c. translate the bible into the vernacular.
d. direct the reform of the catholic church.

Explanation:

For the first question: Luther's teachings led to new churches (A), excommunication of followers (C), and Protestant sects (D). The pope was not excommunicated—Luther was excommunicated by the pope, so B is incorrect.
For the second question: The Council of Trent was the Catholic Church's response to Protestantism, aiming to reform internal practices and clarify doctrine to counter Protestantism. Option D aligns with this purpose.

Answer:

First question: B. It led to the excommunication of the pope.
Second question: D. direct the reform of the Catholic Church.