WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE

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

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best describes the role of the Catholic Church in Western Europe during the Middle Ages? The Church encouraged individuals to question authority.

Detailed explanation-2: -Which of the following statements best describes the role of the Catholic Church in the European conquest of Latin America? Catholic missionaries converted large numbers of the native populations, and the Catholic Church owned a substantial amount of property.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the Middle Ages, the Church was a major part of everyday life. The Church served to give people spiritual guidance and it served as their government as well.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Roman Catholic Church had a large influence on life during the Middle Ages. It was the center of every village and town. To become a king, vassal, or knight you went through a religious ceremony. Holidays were in honor of saints or religious events.

Detailed explanation-5: -During the Middle Ages, the Church provided education for some and it helped the poor and sick. It was a daily presence from birth to death. In fact, religion was so much a part of daily life that people even said a certain number of prayers to decide how long to cook an egg!

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