The weakening of the catholic church’s power in europe in the 1500s and 1600s led to
a.) a decline in the power of kings and queens.
b.) a rise in the power of kings and queens.
c.) a decline in the use of standing armies.
d.) a rise in the power of legislatures across the continent.

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During the long Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church became established into an intricate government with the pope as the head in western Europe. He places supreme power. Many modifications took place in the artistic arts during the high Middle Ages. Literacy was no longer slightly condition among the priesthood.

joseph stalin's cult of personality became a prominent part of soviet culture in december 1929, after a lavish celebration for stalin's 50th birthday.[answer:

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