What brought about the Protestant Reformation of the 16th century?

a. Reorganization of Catholic leadership in Rome
b. Lack of public support for John Calvin’s separatist ideas
c. The Pope’s granting a divorce to King Henry VIII
d. Belief that the Catholic Church had drifted from its spiritual mission
e. The rise of Judaism as a competing faith

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Disclaimer: This question is just for testing your knowledge of AP US History… it is not intended to be a “sample question” from the AP US History Exam! That’s what APUSH practice tests are for.

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