Which group of radicals got their name from their penchant for rambling prophecy ?
Correct answer: D. the Ranters
- A. the Fifth Monarchists
- B. the Roarers
- C. the Diggers
- D. the Ranters
Explanation
The Ranters were radical religious enthusiasts known for ecstatic preaching, extravagant claims, and prophetic ranting. The Diggers and Fifth Monarchists represented different radical movements with distinct social or millenarian programmes.
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