Question

What were the Council of Trent's goals? (Select all that apply)

Unite western Europe to defend its eastern border.
Reform the Roman Catholic Church.
Reconcile the differences between Lutherans, Reformed, and Anabaptists.
Resolve the differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants.
Assimilate the newly arrived Turks.

Answer 1

Select:
- Reform the Roman Catholic Church.
- Resolve the differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants.

Explanation: The Council of Trent (1545–1563) was the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation: it enacted internal reforms (discipline, clerical training, abuses) and clarified/reaffirmed Catholic doctrine in opposition to Protestant teachings. It was not aimed at uniting Western Europe for eastern defense, assimilating Turks, or reconciling the various Protestant sects (Lutherans, Reformed, Anabaptists).