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How did the Great Schism in the Western Church affect medieval society?

A. It led to the decline of feudalism.
B. It weakened the influence of the Church.
C. It advanced the Church's claims to secular power.
D. It decreased the power of royal monarchies.

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B. It weakened the influence of the Church

The Great Schism made the Church less powerful in medieval times. Neither side claimed to be the rightful rulers, but they both said they were.

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