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Criticism of the Church; Pope Alexander VI; papal and clerical corruption; humanism: Colet, More and Erasmus; heresies and anti-clericalism.
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The condition of the Church, c1500–1517
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Criticism of the Church; Pope Alexander VI; papal and clerical corruption; humanism: Colet, More and Erasmus; heresies and anti-clericalism
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Which of the following was a significant criticism of the Church in the early 16th century?
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A significant criticism of the Church in the early 16th century was its involvement in politics, which many believed undermined its spiritual authority.
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- Indulgences: Payments made to the Church for the reduction of punishment for sins, widely criticized for their perceived commercialization of salvation.
- Simony: The buying or selling of ecclesiastical privileges, often seen as a major corruption within the Church.
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Confusing Humanism with Protestantism: Clarify that humanism focused on classical texts and individual interpretation, while Protestantism was a direct challenge to Church authority.
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