The levels of purgatory are associated with which religious concept ?
Correct answer: B. The seven deadly sins
- A. The planets
- B. The seven deadly sins
- C. The Augustan calendar
- D. The seven sacraments
Explanation
Purgatory is arranged around the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, wrath, sloth, avarice, gluttony, and lust. Each terrace purges one of these sinful tendencies.
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