n 1–2 sentences, analyze how political and religious changes brought about by the Catholic Reformation had long-lasting impacts on early modern and contemporary societies.

Answer 1

The political and religious changes brought about by the Catholic Reformation led to the rise of centralized political authority and the establishment of religious divisions, which had long-lasting impacts on early modern and contemporary societies, including shaping the geopolitical landscape, religious conflicts, and the role of state and religion in government.