Question

Which statement best describes the Roman Inquisition?

The Roman Inquisition was a court of the Catholic Church that prosecuted crimes of heresy.
The Roman Inquisition was the trial of Martin Luther, who was jailed for speaking out against the Catholic Church.
The Roman Inquisition was a gathering of leaders from the Catholic Church who wanted to address Protestantism.
The Roman Inquisition was a long conflict between the princes of the German states and the Holy Roman Emperor.

Answer 1

The first statement is correct.

The Roman Inquisition was a court of the Catholic Church (established in the 16th century) that investigated and tried cases of heresy and doctrinal deviation.