SOCSCI 16.002.THE CATHOLIC COUNTERREFORMATION.1S.2324

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What was the primary goal of the Catholic Counterreformation?

• To respond to the challenges of the Protestant Reformation and reaffirm Catholic doctrine
• To promote secularism and diminish the influence of the Catholic Church
• To establish a new Christian denomination separate from both Catholicism and Protestantism
• To expand the territorial holdings of the Catholic Church

Which council, held from 1545 to 1563, played a central role in the Catholic Counterreformation by addressing doctrinal issues and implementing reforms within the Catholic Church?

• Council of Trent
• Council of Constance
• Council of Chalcedon
• Council of Ephesus

Who was the founder of the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits, which played a significant role in the Catholic Counterreformation?

• Ignatius of Loyola
• Martin Luther
• John Calvin
• John Knox

What was the purpose of the Roman Inquisition during the Catholic Counterreformation?

• To combat heresy and enforce Catholic orthodoxy
• To promote religious tolerance and diversity of belief
• To encourage dialogue between Catholics and Protestants
• To support the spread of Protestantism in Europe

Which religious order was founded by Teresa of Avila and focused on a strict life of contemplation and prayer, contributing to the spiritual revival of the Catholic Church during the Counterreformation?

• Discalced Carmelites
• Dominicans
• Franciscans
• Benedictines