Asked by Thái-Ng?c Tr??ng on Sep 25, 2024
The strongest signal that the papacy was losing power in Western Europe was
A) the expulsion of Jesuits from Catholic countries.
B) the decision to allow only Protestants to serve parlements in France.
C) the requirement that all Catholics leave Austria.
D) the end of the Inquisition in Portugal.
E) the fact that Louis XV converted to Protestantism when he took the French throne.
Papacy
The office and jurisdiction of the Pope, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, recognized as the spiritual authority over Catholics worldwide.
Western Europe
A region comprising the western part of Europe, known for its advanced economies, democracies, and rich cultural history.
Louis XV
King of France from 1715 to 1774, whose reign is often noted for the decline in royal authority that paved the way for the French Revolution.
- Investigate the role of Enlightenment reasoning in shaping government policies, religious practices, and social change initiatives.
- Explain the Enlightenment’s critique of religious institutions and advocacy for tolerance and reason.
Learning Objectives
- Investigate the role of Enlightenment reasoning in shaping government policies, religious practices, and social change initiatives.
- Explain the Enlightenment’s critique of religious institutions and advocacy for tolerance and reason.