The term you're describing is p<span>rotectorate. These nations do have their own government but don't have a good enough military to defend themselves. They rely on stronger countries to help them in time of war.</span>
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<em>During the high Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church became organized into an elaborate hierarchy with the pope as the head in western Europe. He establish supreme power. Many innovations took place in the creative arts during the high Middle Ages. Literacy was no longer merely requirement among the clergy.</em>
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I think the answer would be religious differences