Asked by Mattison Stephenson on Sep 27, 2024

In a 1555 papal bull,Paul IV

A) stated that Jews killed Christ and deserved to be slaves.
B) argued that Christians should tolerate all religions.
C) decreed that Jews were required to wear the star of David on their lapels.
D) announced his resignation from the papacy.
E) desegregated all of Venice.

1555 Papal Bull

refers to the 'Peace of Augsburg,' a decree by the Holy Roman Emperor that allowed princes to choose either Lutheranism or Roman Catholicism as the official confession in their territories.

Paul IV

Pope from 1555 to 1559, who was notable for his role in the Counter-Reformation and his efforts to enforce the censorship of publications.

  • Recognize the reasons behind the Protestant Reformation and its impact on the socio-political landscape of Europe.