SwitzerlandCanton de Genève 22 · Canton of Geneva
In which year did the people of Geneva decide to adopt the Protestant Reformation?
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En quelle année les Genevois ont-ils décidé d'adopter la Réforme protestante ?
- aIn 1291En 1291
- bIn 1815En 1815
- cIn 1602En 1602
- dIn 1536En 1536Correct answer
Why?
In May 1536, the citizens gathered in the General Council (Conseil général) decided to live according to the Reformation. In the same year, Calvin arrived in Geneva.
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