Which phrase is the best description of indulgence a. a document that allows a catholic to read the bible in his or her native language b. a document that identifies a catholic as a supporter of the pope. c. a document that frees a catholic from gods punishment for a sin. d. a document that allows a catholic priest to purchase a luxury item.

The answer is "C"

Explanation:

(in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages.

the triple alliance. germany and austria-hungary were already allies by 1879 when, worried about a threat from russia, they formed the dual alliance. italy joined the group in 1882. there was a concern about a possible attack from france and the alliance needed powerful friends to defend it.