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How did the Catholic Church's role as a spiritual authority impact the way feudal
monarchs ruled? (1 point)
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Monarchs who established Catholicism in their kingdom could impose the religion how
thev wished.
O The Church was able to completely control monarchs to suit its own needs.
O Monarchs held more spiritual authority than the Church and could rule as they wished.
0 Monarchs ensured that they followed canon law to avoid negative consequences

Answer 1

Monarchs ensured that they followed canon law to avoid negative consequences.

Because the Church could grant legitimacy (coronations) and punish rulers with excommunication or interdict, feudal monarchs generally sought to stay in the Church’s good graces and respect canon law.