Which of these statements best describes the political and religious situation in Europe at the end of the sixteenth century?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Most of the German states in the Holy Roman Empire reinstated Catholicism as their official religion by 1650.
Most of the German states in the Holy Roman Empire reinstated Catholicism as their official religion by 1650.

Rulers in Southern and Eastern Europe adopted Protestantism as their nations’ official religion.
Rulers in Southern and Eastern Europe adopted Protestantism as their nations’ official religion.

Catholic nations intervened in English affairs and reinstated Catholicism as the state religion.
Catholic nations intervened in English affairs and reinstated Catholicism as the state religion.

Europe remained divided over political and religious issues.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the political and religious situation in Europe at the end of the sixteenth century is:

Europe remained divided over political and religious issues.

During this period, Europe was characterized by significant religious conflicts and divisions stemming from the Protestant Reformation, with various regions adhering to Protestantism while others maintained Catholicism. This division led to political tensions and conflicts, such as the Thirty Years' War, which further exacerbated the divisions.