Answer:
Christian churches held the most control over European societies during the Dark Ages
Step-by-step explanation:
From the collapsing of Roman Empire in 5th century Europe, the dark ages of Europe had begun. During this middle age, European societies were supremely controlled by the catholic churches. It considered itself as the religious community of Christians.
During this time the Catholic Church organized itself with the authority of the Pope and started to bring changes in the violence filled European society by new readings, literacy and art. It served spiritual assistance to the people too.