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What did the Church believe about the Pope?
The Pope represented God on Earth.
What did people of the time believe about their social position?
Their social position was decided by God.
Why did the Church reinforce the belief in social hierarchy?
To ensure that the kings and nobles maintained order.
What did kings and wealthy nobles often donate to the Church?
Land
Approximately how much land in Medieval Europe belonged to the Church?
More than two thirds
Test your knowledge on the influence of the Church and divine right in medieval society. Explore how these beliefs shaped the feudal system and determined social hierarchies.
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