What Factor Contributed to the Mystical Religiosity in Germany During

question 42

Multiple Choice

What factor contributed to the mystical religiosity in Germany during the fourteenth century that inspired images emphasizing both ecstatic joy and extreme suffering?

• A) famine, wars, and plagues
• B) a new ruler
• C) the death of the pope
• D) Islamic invasions

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Definitions:

Blood-Brain Barrier

A selective barrier that prevents certain substances in the bloodstream from entering the brain tissue, protecting the brain from infections and toxins.

Hormones

Biological chemicals that serve as messengers, coordinating bodily functions by transmitting signals from one cell to another.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland at the base of the brain that produces hormones influencing various bodily functions.

Hypothalamus

A crucial part of the brain that regulates many bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.