Question

circle the correct answer for each question: why was the catholic church criticized before the reformation? church leaders gave up all wealth popes and priests lived luxuriously and acted worldly there were too few religious leaders the church provided too much education

Explanation:

Before the Reformation, the Catholic Church faced criticism. Church leaders did not give up all wealth (contradicts historical records). Having too few religious leaders was not a main criticism. The church providing too much education is also not a valid reason. However, popes and priests living luxuriously and acting worldly (e.g., simony - selling church positions, living in opulence instead of a life of piety as expected) was a major point of criticism.

Answer:

Popes and priests lived luxuriously and acted worldly.