Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect with respect to Counter Reformation Movement?

• A. It was the Church’s reaction to Luther’s Protestantism.
• B. The reforms started during the initial stages of the Protestant Movement but the efforts only took shape in the 20th century.
• C. It began in the year 1545.
• D. The movement aimed to incorporate training to qualify for priesthood.

Answer 1

The correct option is B The reforms started during the initial stages of the Protestant Movement but the efforts only took shape in the 20th century.

The popularity of the Reformation motivated the Church to take measures to weed out corruption. The reforms started during the initial stages of the Protestant Movement but the efforts only took shape in the 16th and 17th centuries.