Question

The Council of Trent was called to:

Determine what heresies the Reformers taughtReaffirm the Catholic Church's teachingsAppoint the Jesuits as enforcers Give the pope more power throughout Europe.

Answer 1

The Council of Trent was to refute (discount) the teachings of the reformers like Martin Luther. They also clarified some of teachings. The Council was held as a response to the Protestant Reformation and the Anti-Catholic sentiments that were growing.