Question
By the 16th century, the Roman Catholic Church was charging people numerous fees, dues, taxes, tithes, and payments to support clergymen and to fund building projects. What would happen to people who refused or were unable to pay these fees to the church?
A.
The church would refuse them the sacraments.
B.
The church would take their personal property.
C.
They would be sentenced to prison.
D.
They would lose their citizenship.
A.
The church would refuse them the sacraments.
B.
The church would take their personal property.
C.
They would be sentenced to prison.
D.
They would lose their citizenship.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. The church would refuse them the sacraments.
In the 16th century, access to sacraments was critical for salvation in the belief system of the Roman Catholic Church. Therefore, individuals who could not or would not pay the required fees could be denied these essential religious rites.
In the 16th century, access to sacraments was critical for salvation in the belief system of the Roman Catholic Church. Therefore, individuals who could not or would not pay the required fees could be denied these essential religious rites.