Answer: The Church as the most important European institution.
Explanation:
The Church, as the most important European medieval institution, spread its dogmatic norms in various ways. Since it was founded in the Western Roman Empire, it quickly spread to the rest of Europe. There are different ways to spread the influence of this institution. Conquering other peoples is one of those methods. The Church had a great influence on the rulers, so they promoted the Church and its ideals. The Church expanded in parallel with Catholicism, the missionary activity of church ministers the Church also expanded its influence. Throughout history, the Church has spread in an unpopular way, that is, through inquisitorial courts. The Inquisition used various violent methods to expand church influence.
Basically, figure out how the 'path' compares to life. Life can be easy (very level) and beautiful (very serene) but it can also be difficult and full of hardship (winding and full of undergrowth). Life can go in different directions and present one with many choices (fork into several directions) and life or things in life can help you realize where you want to go, and what you want to do (landmarks and signs). And lastly, life has an end (as paths do).
