Why did the Catholic Church have a lot of power in Europe during the Middle Ages?
A. Because the Catholic Church controlled one of the largest military
organizations in Europe
B. Because European peasants would accept the feudal system only
if the Catholic Church approved it
O C. Because the Catholic Church invented advanced technology other
groups did not have
D. Because European kings were Christians who did not want to
upset the Catholic Church

The Catholic Church became very rich and powerful during the Middle Ages. ... Because the church was considered independent, they did not have to pay the king any tax for their land. Leaders of the church became rich and powerful. Many nobles became leaders such as abbots or bishops in the church.

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