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What was the general sentiment toward religious affairs in Europe in the 1500s?
  1. People were turning toward Calvinist forms of worship.
  2. Many doubted that the Catholic Church could provide adequate spiritual leadership.
  3. People were leaning toward Martin Luther’s teachings.
  4. Many felt a highly devout, unquestioning allegiance toward the Catholic Church.
Explanation
Answer - B - In Europe in the 1500s, the general religious sentiment was that many people doubted that the Catholic Church could provide adequate spiritual leadership.

Key Takeaway: As a result of the huge mortality rate brought on by the Black Death in Europe, a great spiritual malaise fell upon Europe. Populations became disenchanted with the Church and its leaders, feeling like their prayers for a cure and salvation for themselves and their loved ones went unanswered. This crisis of faith led to a decline in the authority of the Church and its leaders over the European peoples. As a result, many people doubted that the Catholic Church could provide adequate spiritual leadership.
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