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Why were the Jews stigmatized as outsiders in Europe during the Middle Ages?
OA.
They did not practice the same trades as the Europeans.
ОВ.
They did not travel throughout Europe but stayed in one place.
C.
They did not accept Christianity, the main religion of Europe.

OD They did not live in any major European cities.

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Answer is c

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Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Religion played a huge role in Middle Age and Christianity was the most common and practiced one. Many Christians, including members of the clergy, held the opinion that the Jews were responsible for killing Jesus. This led to medieval antisemitism.

As a result of this, the Jews were stigmatized and punished. Many professions were closed to them and they were considered socially inferior. They dealt mostly with money lending, tax and rent collecting. Lending money for interest was considered a sin in the Christian religion and forbidden to Christians.

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