HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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Question
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Why was the Catholic Church so powerful in the Middle Ages?
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It was the main religion in Europe.
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The Church owned a lot of land which gave it wealth.
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The Sabbath day gave serfs a break from their hard work so everyone followed the religion.
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all three are correct
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Catholic Church became very rich and powerful during the Middle Ages. People gave the church 1/10th of their earnings in tithes. They also paid the church for various sacraments such as baptism, marriage, and communion. People also paid penances to the church.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Church was the single most dominant institution in medieval life, its influence pervading almost every aspect of people’s lives.
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