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Which religion was officially recognized as the sole faith in England in the early 1500s?
Multiple choice question for 16th Century. Select an option, then review the explanation below.
Explanation
During the early sixteenth century, the only officially accepted religion in England was Roman Catholicism. Protestantism had not yet gained official status, atheism was not recognized, and ancestor worship was not practiced as a mainstream religion.
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