Question

Why was the Catholic Church important to Europe in the Middle Ages?

A. It had the power to influence European kings.
O B. It provided medicine that cured the Black Death.
C. It set up the first guilds for writers and artists.
D. It called for peasants to challenge the feudal system.

Answer 1

The answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

the Catholic Church in Europe had a heavy influence during the High Middle Ages, the period from about 1000 to 1300 C.E. The Church was the center of life in medieval western Europe. During the Middle Ages, the Church was a daily presence from birth to death. It provided education and helped the poor and sick.

Answer 2

It had the power to influence European kings.

Step-by-step explanation:

European kings were, at that time, all highly catholic and, due to this, did not want to risk upsetting the Catholic Church because, not only could other countries rally with the Church and invade, but they feared that they would be going against God.