Which of these statements best describes the political and religious situation in Europe at the end of the sixteenth

Question

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O Catholic nations intervened in English affairs and reinstated Catholicism as the state religion.
O Europe remained divided over political and religious issues.
O Most of the German states in the Holy Roman Empire reinstated Catholicism as their official religion by 1650.
Rulers in Southern and Eastern Europe adopted Protestantism as their nations' official religion.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the political and religious situation in Europe at the end of the sixteenth century is:

O Europe remained divided over political and religious issues.

This period was marked by significant religious conflict, most notably the ongoing tensions between Catholic and Protestant states, as well as various political rivalries among European powers. The Reformation had led to deep divisions, and many regions experienced significant strife and conflict as a result.