Question

What role did the Catholic Church play in European feudalism? A. The Church created schools for children of all backgrounds. B. The Church often fought for peasants to have more of a say in government. C. The Church made sure that peasants were receiving fair pay from their lords. D. The Church owned some fiefs and made a profit off of them.

Answer 1

During the European Feudalism, the Church owned some fiefs and made a profit off of them.

Option: (D)

Explanation:

• The Church was a significant institution during the European Feudalism as the religious directions came from the Church. Its autonomy was respected and it was also granted the land of its own to earn from.
• The lands granted by the Crown was used by the Church either to grow food for itself or to give it on lease to someone who wishes to make productive use of it