What Was the German Belief System Before Many of Them

question 56

Multiple Choice

What was the German belief system before many of them converted to Christianity?

• A)They were monotheistic and worshipped Thor as their only deity.
• B)They were polytheistic but had no religious ceremonies.
• C)They were animistic with supernatural beliefs and no afterlife.
• D)They were logical and had a society based on ethical principles.
• E)They were atheistic and rejected the idea of deities.

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