Question

What is Simony?

• A. The practice of giving Church offices to the highest bidder.
• B. The practice of giving Church offices to the higher classes.
• C. The practice of giving Church offices based on royal status.
• D. The practice of giving Church offices only to members of the Church.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The practice of giving Church offices to the highest bidder.

Simony was a form of bribery in which people who bid the highest amount would be offered positions in the Church. This was one of the practices of the Church that led to the Reformation movement.