One result of the protestant reformation was

1. The end of papal authority throughout Europe
2. A long period of conflict between protestant and catholic counties
3. The weakening of the inquisition
4. Protestant dominance of southern Europe

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The most accurate answer is:

  1. A long period of conflict between Protestant and Catholic counties.

The Protestant Reformation led to significant religious, political, and social changes in Europe, ultimately resulting in conflicts such as the Thirty Years' War and various other wars of religion between Protestant and Catholic states.