Question

Clergy members often called upon to advise local rulers in political and social matters were ______ .

Answer 1

They were called Bishops.

Answer 2

Answer: Bishops.

Step-by-step explanation:

Throughout the Middle Ages, Bishops became very powerful. The king was bound to take orders and advise from the Bishop in everyday state matters.

Bishops were not only acknowledged as superior to all the rulers of states in Europe but also supposed to be present in every ruler´s court for consultation.