Which of the following best characterizes popular religion on the eve of the Reformation?
A) People sought certainty of salvation through a variety of means, including the veneration of relics and the purchase of indulgences.
B) There was a marked decline in popular religious piety in the fifteenth century, as only elites exhibited interest in religion.
C) Most ordinary people were actively engaged in grassroots efforts to do away with orthodox beliefs and practices of the Catholic Church.
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