WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
True of False:The Roman Catholic Church did NOT have any political power during the Middle Ages.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Church gained economic and political power from owning land and from members of the Church serving in government positions. Europe? The Pope claimed Papal Supremacy, the authority or power of the Pope over all secular rulers (non religious rulers, including kings and emperors).

Detailed explanation-2: -The pope, or bishop of Rome, was the leader over all. What role did the church play in government in medieval Europe? Church officials kept records and acted as advisors to monarchs. The church was the largest landholder and added to its power by collecting taxes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The church of the High Middle Ages The foundation of the papal monarchy was laid during the 11th century, and the medieval papacy reached its greatest heights in the 12th and 13th centuries, especially under Innocent III (reigned 1198–1216).

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