Question

What was the chief reason for monastic reform movements in the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
A. the desire to eliminate wealth and corruption from the church
B. The belief that monasteries could develop modern farming
C. the attempt to eliminate the constant feudal wars of the time
D. the hope that secular rulers would acknowledge the authority of the pope
@JackOfAllTradez

Answer 1

Do you have any ideas?

Answer 2

not a clue @JackofallTradez

Answer 3

OK. In the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church was having obedience problems from the various priests scattered throughout Europe teaching the Catholic faith. So, the leaders thought it best to appoint secular rulers because they believed they would acknowledge the authority of the pope.
Does that help?

Answer 4

yes i think so so D?

Answer 5

@JACKOFALLTRADEZ

Answer 6

Yep :)
Good job

Answer 7

thanks man

Answer 8

No problem :)