The Protestant Reformation:

Question

Choose the best answer from the options below:
A Increased the power and authority of the Roman Catholic Church
B Prevented the growth of religious intolerance
C Put an end to the age of absolute monarchs
D Inspired the growth of the Industrial Revolution

Answer 1

The best answer from the options provided is:

C Put an end to the age of absolute monarchs

The Protestant Reformation contributed to the questioning of authority, including that of monarchs, and laid the groundwork for the development of more democratic political systems over time, although it did not immediately end the age of absolute monarchs. However, it is the option that most closely aligns with the long-term effects of the Reformation on governance and political theory.