To medieval Christians in the
eleventh century, the term lay investiture literally refers to the practice of
appointing a bishop or abbot and dressing him with the symbols of his office. A
bishop usually heads a Diocese (Churches and monasteries with a large area),
whereas an Abbot is the head monk in a monastery.
Answer:
Society. Chavín had a small, powerful elite that was legitimized through a claim to divine authority. These shamans were able to control and influence local citizens (probably partially through the use of psychotropic drugs), and were able to plan and carry out construction of temples and stone-walled galleries.
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