Which statements accurately describe the sale of indulgences, a factor that led to the Protestant Reformation?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
The pope ordered monks and friars to stop abusing the idea of indulgences.

B.
A friar, John Tetzel, convinced many people to give money to the church in exchange for an indulgence, or pardon.

C.
Martin Luther was angry that he was unable to sell indulgences.

D.
Catholics believed that they could help make up for their sins by doing good works.

Question

Which statements accurately describe the sale of indulgences, a factor that led to the Protestant Reformation? 

Choose all answers that are correct.
 
 A.
The pope ordered monks and friars to stop abusing the idea of indulgences.
 
 B.
A friar, John Tetzel, convinced many people to give money to the church in exchange for an indulgence, or pardon.
 
 C.
Martin Luther was angry that he was unable to sell indulgences.
 
 D.
Catholics believed that they could help make up for their sins by doing good works.

funnyguy2 · Answer

happy medal day

skyphos · Answer

Martin Luther disproved of the ideas of selling indulgences, thus making C correct. Pope actually agreed to sell indulgences, so its eliminated....

funnyguy2 · Answer

anything else

skyphos · Answer

yes Johan Tetzel was in 1502 commissioned by Giovanni Cardinal de 'Medici, later Pope Leo X, to preach the (Christian) Jubilee indulgence, which he did throughout his life.

skyphos · Answer

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Tetzel

skyphos · Answer

I think B and C are the only ones correct..

skyphos · Answer

Dont know bout D

anonymous · Answer

It's actually B and D but kudos to Skyphos for providing sources and information. :o