Identify two specific ways the Catholic Church tried to stop the spread of Protestantism.
(4 points)
1. The Catholic Church conducted the Counter-Reformation, also known as the Catholic Reformation, which was a series of reforms aimed at addressing the criticisms raised by Protestants. This included the Council of Trent, which clarified Catholic doctrine and practices, as well as efforts to improve the education and training of clergy.
2. The Catholic Church also used the Inquisition to root out and punish heretics, including those who followed Protestant teachings. The Spanish Inquisition, for example, was particularly harsh in its treatment of Protestants and individuals deemed as threats to the Catholic Church.