HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Possessed political power as well as religious authority
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Led cardinals, bishops, and priests
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Wealthier than any individual king [monarch]
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Creating illuminated manuscripts and pieces of art
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Copying and preserving ancient texts in Latin and Greek
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the Middle Ages, the popes of Rome claimed both spiritual authority and worldly powers, vying with emperors for supremacy, ruling over the Papal States, and legislating the norms of Christian society.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the central, or high, Middle Ages, even more dramatic growth occurred. The period was marked by economic and territorial expansion, demographic and urban growth, the emergence of national identity, and the restructuring of secular and ecclesiastical institutions.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Pope had a lot of power because medieval people were highly religious. Medieval Popes were considered to be God’s messengers on earth. Once the Pope was elected he would serve as a pope until the day he dies. The status of the medieval pope was at the top of the hierarchy of the feudal system.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the latter part of the Middle Ages, the pope, as head of the church, had much influence over the king and total control of the clergy. In the latter part of the Middle Ages, people were heavily taxed to support the church.