SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -By the 11th century (1000s), the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church, claimed papal supremacy or authority over all secular rulers (non religious rulers, including kings and emperors). The Pope had the power to decide who would be king in some regions and was able to raise an army to go to war.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.