HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
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Which of the following best describes the Church during the late Middle Ages?
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It grew weak and divided.
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It offered great comfort to people during hard times.
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It wielded great political power.
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It provided strong moral leadership.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Whereas churches today are primarily religious institutions, the Catholic Church of the Middle Ages held tremendous political power. In some cases, Church authorities (notably the Pope, the head of the Catholic Church) held more power than kings or queens. The Church had the power to tax, and its laws had to be obeyed.
Detailed explanation-2: -Because the church was considered independent, they did not have to pay the king any tax for their land. Leaders of the church became rich and powerful. Many nobles became leaders such as abbots or bishops in the church. The leader of the Catholic Church was the pope.
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