Which was the most significant reason that pagan people adopted Christianity in the early Middle Ages?
a. Invasions of Vikings led people to seek the protection of the church.
b. The political chaos following the Fall of Rome created a desire for the stability provided by the Church.
c. Following their defeat of the Franks, Saxons ordered mass baptisms at sword point.
d. The pope promised to give up all of his secular authority over kings who adopted Christianity.

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Which was the most significant reason that pagan people adopted Christianity in the early Middle Ages?
a. Invasions of Vikings led people to seek the protection of the church.
b. The political chaos following the Fall of Rome created a desire for the stability provided by the Church.
c. Following their defeat of the Franks, Saxons ordered mass baptisms at sword point.
d. The pope promised to give up all of his secular authority over kings who adopted Christianity.

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