Which of the Following Was Not a Reason for Fragmentation

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was not a reason for fragmentation within the Holy Roman Empire in the sixteenth century?

• A) Political independence of the electors
• B) Over three thousand independent territories within the empire
• C) The Protestant Reformation
• D) Dissent between the Habsburgs and Spanish
• E) Regionalism

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Definitions:

Vertebral Foramina

The holes in the vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes, forming the vertebral or spinal canal.

Lumbar Vertebrae

The five vertebrae between the rib cage and the pelvis, forming the lower part of the back.

Articulate

To form a joint or connection between structures, allowing for movement; or to express oneself clearly in spoken or written form.

Facets

Smooth, flat surfaces that form joints with other bones or structures, often referring to parts of the vertebral bones.