A Religious Organization That Forms by Breaking Away from an Established

question 78

Multiple Choice

A religious organization that forms by breaking away from an established church, relies on people joining rather than being born into the group, and generally rejects or tries to change the surrounding society would be termed a:

• A) religious movement
• B) denomination
• C) church
• D) sect

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Definitions:

Ravages Of Diseases

The severe impacts and destruction caused by diseases, often leading to widespread suffering and death.

Jesuits

A Catholic religious order of priests and brothers known formally as the Society of Jesus, focused on education, intellectual research, and missionary work.

Mid 17th Century

Referring to the period from approximately 1630 to 1670, marked by significant historical events, including the English Civil War and the early colonization of America.

Immigration

The process of individuals moving to a new country or region with the intention of settling and residing there.