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

Question

A. europe remained divided over political and religious issues
B. Most of the German states in the holy roman empire reinstated catholicism as their official religion in 1650
C. Catholic nations intervened in English affairs and reinstated catholicism as the state religion
D. rulers in southern and eastern Europe adopted protestantism as their nations official religion

Answer 1

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

A. Europe remained divided over political and religious issues.

By the end of the sixteenth century, Europe was characterized by significant religious divisions, primarily between Catholic and Protestant states, influenced by the Reformation and its aftermath. The situation was quite complex, with various regions and nations having different religious affiliations and political tensions arising from these divisions. The other options do not accurately reflect the broader situation across Europe at that time.