Which German monk launched a campaign against the Catholic Church in 1517, which began the Protestant Reformation?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Martin Luther
In 1517, the German monk Martin Luther spoke out against the Church’s sale of indulgences and argued that people did not need priests to reach God. His movement, the Protestant Reformation, broke the hold of the Catholic Church over much of Europe.