WILL FAN AND MEDAL!

In medieval European society, was the king or the pope the most powerful figure?

A) The King, because the Church had no control over armies.

B) Neither, because the power dynamic shifted between the Church and the kings.

C) Neither, because the military was more powerful than both kings and popes.

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WILL FAN AND MEDAL!

In medieval European society, was the king or the pope the most powerful figure?

A) The King, because the Church had no control over armies.

B) Neither, because the power dynamic shifted between the Church and the kings.

C) Neither, because the military was more powerful than both kings and popes.

anonymous · Answer

@Vocaloid @Michele_Laino @ParthKohli Can you guys help me out?

vocaloid · Answer

not sure, history isnt my thing

anonymous · Answer

it was the pope

anonymous · Answer

That is not even an answer choice... @Bryan421

anonymous · Answer

well actually it would have to be B since the pope had control over the king while the king had control over the land so really the two had equal power that shifted now and again

anonymous · Answer

hope this helps

anonymous · Answer

Thank you! Does everyone agree? Just want to make sure.

anonymous · Answer

i can better explain if you want o-o

anonymous · Answer

I just want to make sure its right.

anonymous · Answer

Do you agree? @Michele_Laino

quint4698 · Answer

The Pope was a powerful figure because of the position he held. The Roman Catholic Church was thought of as controlling you for all eternity, so you would want to respect its leader!

michele_laino · Answer

I think option B)

anonymous · Answer

Great thanks everyone!!!

michele_laino · Answer

:)

anonymous · Answer

no problem :)

quint4698 · Answer

The Pope was a powerful figure because of the position he held. The Roman Catholic Church was thought of as controlling you for all eternity, so you would want to respect its leader!