Asked by berlanda

Which best explains why the Church was powerful?

The pope could crown an emperor.
The Church made everyone feel equal.
The Church was a religious and social center.
The pope had the authority to excommunicate anyone.

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The Church was a religious and social center.

It controlled the sacraments, provided social services and education, owned land, and shaped daily life and beliefs—giving it pervasive authority over people and rulers.