Quiz on the Catholic Church

In what areas did the Catholic Church play a central role?

• Politics, education, cultural life

• Agriculture, industry, commerce

• Technology, innovation, exploration

• Sports, entertainment, fashion

What is the term for the buying and selling of church offices?

• Nepotism

• Simony

• Indulgence

• Clericalism

What is the sale of indulgences?

• Buying church offices

• Appointing relatives in power

• Selling forgiveness for sins

• Living a modest life

Which practice involves appointing relatives to positions of power?

• Simony

• Nepotism

• Indulgence

• Clericalism

Which term describes the practice of clergy living in luxury?

• Simony

• Nepotism

• Clerical luxury

• Indulgence

What is the main focus of the document?

• Sources of corruption

• Church history

• Religious practices

• Clerical duties

What does the sale of indulgences involve?

• Buying church offices

• Selling forgiveness for sins

• Appointing relatives in power

• Living modestly

What is the term for clergy living in luxury?

• Simony

• Nepotism

• Clerical luxury

• Indulgence

What was the primary purpose of indulgences?

• To increase church attendance

• To reduce punishment for sins

• To promote religious festivals

• To encourage donations

What made indulgences controversial?

• They were given for free

• They were sold for money

• They were only for the wealthy

• They were difficult to obtain