Dante and his peers believed that

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anonymous · Answer

Dante and his peers believed that:

a    there was nothing individuals could do other than to seek the intercession of the Church.  
b    individuals could secure their salvation through the purchase of indulgences.  
c    individuals could choose to prepare for salvation properly while expressing their independence, individuality, and creativity.  
d    it was sinful for individuals to try and prepare themselves.

anonymous · Answer

Dante did not believe that this life is merely a necessary burden in preparation for eternal life, but that individuals should try to be happy on earth. Moreover, he believed the individual soul is part of the collective whole but retains its individuality. So C or D seem like the best options.