Question

The motivation for Luther's 95 theses was the selling of _______.

a. bibles
c. annulments
b. divorces
d. indulgences

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Indulgences

Indulgences were "documents" that could be bought from the church and in return you would be freed of sin. Luther protested this more than anything else claiming that you should not give the church money for a piece of paper that says that you are forgiven. He hated this practice and this is one of the main reasons he wrote the 95 theses.

Answer 2

The motivation for Luther's 95 theses was the selling of indulgences. So, it would be D