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Why was the Roman Catholic Church the most powerful religion during the Middle Ages?
Q. During the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church was the most powerful religion. The majority of Europe during this time was Catholic. Most Catholics refer to this time as the "Age of Faith". I preferably call it the "Age of Ignorance". Why was the Roman Catholic Church so powerful during these times? What caused it to become this way all throughout Europe?
Asked by Michael G - Wed Aug 27 11:15:56 2008 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Middle Ages are commonly dated from the fall of the Western Roman Empire (or by some scholars, before that) in the 5th century to the beginning of the Early Modern Period in the 16th century. In central Europe is was the only major Christian Church in existence that still exists today. This period was before the reformation so the only other major Christian Church was the Orthodox Church. Both of these Churches go back to the beginning. The Protestant reformation and the new theologies had not been invented yet.
Answered by Bufo - Sat Aug 30 16:47:30 2008

what did the roman leader augustus do to expand the roman empire in his reign?
Q. im trying to find more on the roman emperor augustus and how he expanded the roman empire, and if or where he did expand it. please help!
Asked by myrahahmad - Tue Dec 15 20:37:54 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. He restored peace after 100 years of civil war; maintained an honest government and a sound currency system; extended the highway system connecting Rome with its far-flung empire; developed an efficient postal service; fostered free trade among the provinces; and built many bridges, aqueducts and buildings adorned with beautiful works of art created in the classical style. Literature flourished with writers including Virgil, Horace, Ovid, and Livy all living under the emperor s patronage. The empire expanded under Augustus with his generals subduing Spain, Gaul (now France), Panonia and Dalmatia (now parts of Hungary and Croatia). He annexed Egypt and most of southwestern Europe up to the Danube River.
Answered by Dustin M - Tue Dec 15 20:52:07 2009

What is the difference between Roman Catholic and Maronite Catholic Church ?
Q. can someone give me a basic list of differences between roman catholic and maronite catholic , in the following categories, history, beliefs, practices, worship and churches. I've tried looking on websites but i don't understand it. thanks
Asked by Jack - Mon Mar 19 18:00:54 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the Maronite church is Catholic so its beliefs are the same as the Roman Catholic church. the history of the Maronite Church is different from that of the Roman Catholic church because they're associated with the histories of two different people: the Lebanese and the Roman. The history of the Maronite Church is part of the history of the Lebanese people through the Byzantine Emperor, Islam, and the modern period (that's why it's so complicated). In a broader sense the history of the Maronite Church is part of the history of the Roman Catholic Church (see the Wikipedia article). In terms of worship, Maronite worship is Antiochean in origin. The liturgy has similarities with the Roman Catholic and Byzantine traditions. Prayer is in… [cont.]
Answered by a - Tue Mar 20 14:10:07 2007