Question

How did the power of the Catholic Church expand in the Middle Ages? Europe was unified under the idea that people must convert to Christianity. The church assumed governmental duties and created a church hierarchy. The pope had the same power the Roman emperor once had. The people began to elect their priests, bishops, and cardinals.

Answer 1

It b. The church assumed governmental duties and created a church hierarchy.

Answer 2

Answer: The church assumed governmental duties and created a church hierarchy.

After the collapse of the Roman Empire, most social institutions were lost. The only European institution to rise from this was the Catholic Church, and because of this, it was able to exert its power over most of Europe unchallenged.

During the High Middle Ages, the Catholic Church became organized into an elaborate hierarchy. It established the supreme power of its leader, the Pope. It also adopted most of the duties that we now associate with government. This model was not challenged until the late medieval period.