Why was the Roman Catholic Church so powerful in Europe during the Middle Ages?

a. Large numbers of new believers converted to the faith.

b. Church officials controlled knowledge and learning and often held influential positions in government.

c. The Protestant Reformation decreased the influence of Protestant faiths, making the Catholic Church more powerful.

d. Wealthy areas adopted Christianity after the Muslims were defeated in the Crusades.

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Yurem Mora

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27 March, 17:16

Why was the Roman Catholic Church so powerful in Europe during the Middle Ages?

a. Large numbers of new believers converted to the faith.

b. Church officials controlled knowledge and learning and often held influential positions in government.

c. The Protestant Reformation decreased the influence of Protestant faiths, making the Catholic Church more powerful.

d. Wealthy areas adopted Christianity after the Muslims were defeated in the Crusades.

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Laurel Knapp · Answer 1

The answers are letters A, B and D. all of the above. The Roman Catholic Church was so powerful in Europe during the Middle Ages. They have a large numbers of new believers converted to the faith. Church officials also controlled knowledge and learning and often held influential positions in the government. Wealthy areas adopted Christianity after the Muslims were defeated in the Crusades.