ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

LITERATURE QUESTIONS

MEDIEVAL WOMEN WRITERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In what way(s) did the legalization of Christianity impact medieval culture?
A
architecture came to be influenced by the Christian church
B
art revolved around Christian themes
C
the Church became instrumental in the formation of laws
D
All of the Above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Christianity in the middle ages dominated the lives of both peasants and the nobility. Religious institutors including the Church and the monasteries became wealthy and influential given the fact that the state allocated a significant budget for religious activities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Christianity has been intricately intertwined with the history and formation of Western society. Throughout its long history, the Church has been a major source of social services like schooling and medical care; an inspiration for art, culture and philosophy; and an influential player in politics and religion.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Church in the Middle Ages was more than just a way of connecting with God; it was a whole belief system. Christianity in medieval times didn’t just focus on people’s relationship with God. It also set out to explain history, science, ethics, how one should behave, and so on.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Christianity was legalized under Roman law in 313 CE with the Edict of Milan issued and co-authored by Roman emperors Constantine and Licinius. The edict granted legal status to Christianity and encouraged the religious tolerance of followers of different faith or belief systems.

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