The most important institution in medieval Europe was the:

The Roman Catholic Church

Explanation:

After the fall of Rome, no single state or government united the people who lived on the European continent. Instead, the Catholic Church became the most powerful institution of the medieval period. Kings, queens and other leaders derived much of their power from their alliances with and protection of the Church.

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during world war ii