Early in the Renaissance, almost all bankers were people of the Jewish faith. These men provided a much-needed service to fellow businessmen who were seeking advancement, yet they were looked down upon and made to live and work in ghettos. What was the source of this attitude toward banking? A. The activities of bankers were believed to be powered by magic, and the people of Europe were superstitious.

B. People who borrowed money had to go to the ghettos for their banking needs and disliked these slum areas.

C. Lending money and charging interest went against a teaching of the Catholic Church and was seen as sinful.

D. Banking began as way for theives to trick people into giving them their money.