How did the Catholic Church’s role as a spiritual authority impact the way feudal monarchs ruled? (1 point)(1 point)

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Monarchs held more spiritual authority than the Church and could rule as they wished.
Monarchs held more spiritual authority than the Church and could rule as they wished.

The Church was able to completely control monarchs to suit its own needs.
The Church was able to completely control monarchs to suit its own needs.

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

Monarchs who established Catholicism in their kingdom could impose the religion how they wished.

Answer 1

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

This response reflects the influence of the Catholic Church as a spiritual authority, as monarchs often sought to align their policies with the Church's teachings to maintain legitimacy and avoid conflicts that could undermine their rule.