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It was great for the clergy. It wasn't so great for the faithful.

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Q: How do you think the church of the Middle Ages was affected by the inability of the people to read or write?
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How did the church in the middle age affect the people?

It affected all of the lives everyday in all things. At least 4 prayers were said each day and everyone was expected to attend services every Sunday.


Who dominated or controlled life for all people in the middle ages?

The Church


How did people make themselves holy in the middle ages?

By going to church


During the middle ages who gave the people a scense of stability?

The king and the Church.


What ruled over the people in the middle ages?

The Catholic Church and the monarchy of Europe.

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How did the church in the middle age affect the people?

It affected all of the lives everyday in all things. At least 4 prayers were said each day and everyone was expected to attend services every Sunday.


How did the church help people in the middle ages?

with alms and stuff


Why was church so hard during the middle age?

I am not sure the Church was "hard" during the Middle Ages. The Church spent a lot of energy providing for the sick and poor, giving people refuge, representing the needs of the poor to the kings, and protecting people. There is a link below to a related question, "What was the role of the Church in the Middle Ages?"


How was the church affected by the medieval merchant?

It was the other way around. The merchant was affected by the church. The Catholic Church had control over the whole society as well as the monarchy. It told people what to do and set rules for society. Science was disallowed and considered wrong.


What did the church do in the middle ages?

They had power over people, gave people hope and helped them


Who dominated or controlled life for all people in the middle ages?

The Church


How did people make themselves holy in the middle ages?

By going to church


Did the middle colonies go to church?

Most of the people who lived in middle colonies back then did go to the church, although it wasn't mandatory like some other colonies.


What institution did all of the people in the middle ages have in common?

The Roman Catholic Church


During the middle ages who gave the people a scense of stability?

The king and the Church.