Question

Which of the following statements best describes religious and political leaders’ responses to Martin Luther?(1 point) Responses Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Diet of Worms were concerned about his teachings and wanted to convince him to give up his beliefs. Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Diet of Worms were concerned about his teachings and wanted to convince him to give up his beliefs. Religious and political leaders turned their backs on Luther and refused to let him share his ideas. Religious and political leaders turned their backs on Luther and refused to let him share his ideas. The Roman Catholic Church excommunicated Martin Luther, but the Diet of Worms supported his ideas for religious reform. The Roman Catholic Church excommunicated Martin Luther, but the Diet of Worms supported his ideas for religious reform. Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Diet of Worms convinced Luther that he should advocate for more change.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes religious and political leaders’ responses to Martin Luther is:

Both the Roman Catholic Church and the Diet of Worms were concerned about his teachings and wanted to convince him to give up his beliefs.

This statement reflects the Church’s actions, including the excommunication of Luther, and the Diet of Worms, where they sought to persuade him to recant his views. The other options either misrepresent the reactions of these authorities or contradict historical events.