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Why did the Pope and Catholic Church have so much power and influence during the Middle Ages?
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∙ 9y ago
Historians consider the term "dark ages" misleading and inaccurate, and the term is generally used by those who wish to convey an anti-clerical view.
The church was powerful in the early part of the middle ages for a number of reasons. It would be centuries before governments accepted a role as providers of education or shelter. The Catholic church filled those roles, built schools and hospitals, introduced the first universities, and provided financial support for science.
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The roman catholic church during the middle ages in Europe can best be described as a church that?
The Roman catholic church during the middle ages in Europe can best be described as a church that was a stable influence. This was during a time where central governments were weaker.
What institution dominated during the Middle Ages?
The Catholic Church Humanities 205 University Of Phoenix Answer Romans and Athenians were in a war that affected their power and influence on Europe.
Who provided the most financial support for musicians and composers during the middle age?
The Catholic Church
What did the roman catholic church provide during the middle ages?
"indulgences".
What did Galileo do to influence Europe during the renaissance?
he stole cows from the roman catholic church
Who held intellectual power during the middle ages?
the Roman Catholic Church.
What led to the roman catholic church's power during the middle ages?
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Why does the Roman Catholic Church deny having committed mass murders during the Middle Ages?
The Catholic Church denies things that it hasn't done.
Religious institurion that was very powerfull during the middle ages?
Roman Catholic Church
What were the duties and powers of the pope during the middle ages?
They were and still are the head of the catholic church
How did the Roman Catholic Church influence music in the Middle Ages?
The Roman Catholic Church used the Gregorian Chant as their official music during the Middle Ages. Chanting was monotonous and performed by monks but eventually developed a more melodic sound. Masses were sung. The Church did not use musical instruments to accompany the singing because that was associated with Pagan rites. Secular music was extremely popular at that time as was dancing. Both were enjoyed at gatherings. Secular music employed flutes, horns, drums and stringed instruments. Church music and secular music were very different and the Church didn't have much of an influence on secular music during the Middle Ages.
Did the protestants split from the catholic church during the Eurpeaon middle ages or renaissance?
The Protestants left the Roman Catholic Church after the Middle Ages ended, during the Renaissance.
