SSC MTS EXAM

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WORLD HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes the role of the Roman Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?
A
The church encouraged individuals to question authority
B
Church leaders were limited solely to spiritual activities
C
The Church gained influence as the world became more secular
D
The church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -For centuries, the Catholic Church straddled the world of medieval Europe. Every king, queen, knight, serf and soldier lived and died within the embrace of the Catholic faith. The church was not simply a religion and an institution; it was a category of thinking and a way of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -After the destruction of the Western Roman Empire, the church in the West was a major factor in preserving classical civilization, establishing monasteries, and sending missionaries to convert the peoples of northern Europe as far north as Ireland.

Detailed explanation-3: -Which statement best describes the role of the Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages? The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.

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