Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Choose three answers.

Question

A: They translated the Bible into English.
B: They were authorized to preach.
C: They distributed indulgences.
D: They were considered the Pope’s equals.
E: They accepted donations for the Church.

Answer 1

The three statements that accurately describe medieval pardoners are:

B: They were authorized to preach.
C: They distributed indulgences.
E: They accepted donations for the Church.

Pardoners were church officials who sold indulgences and collected donations for the Church, often while preaching to convey the importance of these practices.