HISET Social Studies Practice

What was the Reformation primarily aimed at?

1. Strengthening the authority of kings

2. Reforming the Roman Catholic Church

3. Establishing religious tolerance

4. Promoting secularism and rationalism

The correct answer is: Reforming the Roman Catholic Church

The Reformation was primarily aimed at reforming the Roman Catholic Church. During the Reformation in the 16th century, various individuals and groups sought to challenge and change practices within the Catholic Church that they viewed as corrupt or contrary to the teachings of the Bible. Prominent figures, such as Martin Luther and John Calvin, played key roles in critiquing the Church's doctrines and practices and initiating movements that led to the establishment of Protestant denominations. Therefore, the main focus of the Reformation was to reform the Roman Catholic Church and address issues such as indulgences, the authority of the Pope, and the accessibility of the Bible to the common people.