Question

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent?
A.
to redefine the practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church
B.
to begin reforming the newly created Protestant religions
C.
to attempt to abolish the growing Protestant religions
D.
to establish new schools that would teach church obedience

Answer 1

A. to redefine the practices and doctrines of the Catholic Church

The Council of Trent (1545–1563) clarified Catholic doctrine and enacted internal reforms in response to the Protestant Reformation as part of the Counter-Reformation.