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Which of the following statements best explains how the Crusades illustrate the changing role of the Catholic Church in medieval times? (1 point) They showed the decreasing social influence of the Church as it failed to motivate people to fight with the promise of indulgences. They showed the increasing political influence of the Church as it convinced people to join religious military campaigns. They showed the decreasing political influence of the Church as it failed to mobilize a fighting force to take Muslim lands. They showed the increasing social influence of the Church as it convinced individuals to receive the sacraments.

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They showed the increasing political influence of the Church as it convinced people to join religious military campaigns.

Explanation: Popes like Urban II used spiritual authority (indulgences, church sanction) to mobilize kings, nobles, and commoners for military expeditions, demonstrating the Church's growing role in political and military affairs.