Question

In what ways did the Catholic Church serve as a unifying force in Western Europe from late classical times to the Renaissance?

a. The Church did not attempt to change existing pagan practices.
b. The Church provided a common understanding of God
c. Church services were held in local languages.
d. The Church actively discouraged any military action or war.

Answer 1

The main way in which the Catholic Church served as a unifying force in Western Europe was that "Church services were held in local languages" since this brought people from other territories together.