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The church was able to gain wealth by collecting taxes.
Roman Catholic AnswerAlthough there have been periods in history when the Church had a great influence of local economies, through the monasteries, which owed a great deal of land, through Bishops and Cardinals who set themselves up as local princes; the Church, itself, has never aimed for secular power but was only concerned, primarily, with the salvation of individuals. The Church's primary function in daily life: the preaching of the Gospel and the administration of the Sacraments, is, by definition, free. There is a very specific sin for charging money for these things: simony The name is taken from Simon in the New Testament who offered money to the apostles if they would give him their power through ordination.
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Where did Political and economic power shifted to the middle class from the arisocey?
Church
Is it true that political and economic power shifted during the classical period from the middle class to the aristocracy and the church?
No. The increase in the power of the Church happened in the Roman Empire at a time when the economic and political power was mostly in the hands of the military. In the Middle Ages, the aristocracy gained military power, and the rise of the middle class only happened during the Middle Ages after that.
How did the catholic church's political and economic power help lead to the Protestant reformation?
It led some rulers to oppose the pope in the hopes of seizing that power for themselves.
What contributions did the Germanic peoples make to the new political economic and social conditions of early European civilization?
the church the power
The political and economic power of the Roman Catholic Church was challanged during the reformation by?
Roman Catholic AnswerWhat political and economic power the Church had at the time was challenged by the princes of Europe who used the "reformers" to further their own agenda. Henry VIII and the German princes were prime examples.
3 Actions King Henry VIII did that demonstrated absolute power-?
Three actions King Henry VIII did that demonstrated absolute power included complete control over political and economic decisions in the country. He also left the Catholic Church and became the head of his own church which gave him complete religious power.
Why is economic power more important than military power?
economic power is more important because without an economic power we would have a military power.
Was economic power important in medieval times?
Economic power is and was important in every period of history
Who had power in feudal Europe?
The nobility and the king had power, but over them was the Catholic Church. The church was the ultimate power over everyone.
What was the main goal for the farmers in 1900s?
Hold on to political and economic power.
The main goal for farmers in 1900 was to what?
Hold on to political and economic power.
What is economic power?
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