In which region did John Wycliffe and Jan Hus openly attack the church?

• A. Northern Europe
• B. Southern Europe
• C. Eastern Europe
• D. Western Europe

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is where early reformers openly challenged the church. John Wycliffe in England argued against papal authority, criticized church wealth and corruption, and pushed for Scripture in the vernacular. Jan Hus in Bohemia (modern Czech Republic) did similar things, calling for reform of church practices and also supporting Scripture in the vernacular. Their critiques came from the northern half of the European continent, where reform currents began to take shape and spread. While Hus operated in Bohemia (often considered Central Europe), the movements they represented are tied to Northern Europe’s reform tradition, making Northern Europe the most fitting region for both to openly attack church abuses.