Question

How did the Catholic Church affect medieval politics?

A. The hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church inspired a feudal society.

B. The Catholic Church imposed a meritocracy government in Rome.

C. The Catholic Church imposed a democratic republic in Constantinople.

D. The charitable structure of the Catholic Church inspired a socialist society.

Answer 1

Answer: A is correct.

Explanation: Catholic church was a political force, it was a power-institution, especially papacy. Power of kings and emperors derived from the power of popes. Decline of all that started alredy at the beginning of the 14th century.