Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? check all that apply.
a. they translated the bible into english.
b. they were authorized to preach.
c. they distributed indulgences.
d. they were considered the pope’s equals.
e. they accepted donations for the church.

The professional pardoners were greedy commissioners, people who extracted money in exchange for indulgences. Promissing salvation, they sold indulgences without restrictions. This  provoked Martin Luther to write the 95 Theses, starting the Protestant Reform. The answers are C and E.  Initially the pardoners were sent to collect alms for a purpose, but ended up selling indulgences.

Which statements accurately describe medieval pardoners? Check all that apply.

They translated the Bible into English. wrong

They were authorized to preach.true

They distributed indulgences.true

They were considered the Pope’s equals.wrong

They accepted donations for the church.true

pretty sure 1.someone's coat was found in the lobby.