Why was the roman catholic church so powerful in europe during the middle ages? a. large numbers of new believers converted to the faith. b. church officials controlled knowledge and learning and often held influential positions in government. c. the protestant reformation decreased the influence of protestant faiths, making the catholic church more powerful. d. wealthy areas adopted christianity after the muslims were defeated in the crusades.

The Roman Catholic Church so powerful in Europe during the Middle Ages because Church officials controlled knowledge and learning and often held influential position in government.

Option B

Explanation:  

The Catholic Church became very powerful and rich at the time, it had a great value in the society as the church officials controlled learning and knowledge. They had a great influence on the society. People even used to give 1/10th of their earnings. The other reasons are that it was a major institution that left after the Roman Empire destroyed. At that time ''Christianity'' became the religion of the ancient Rome that even gave more importance to the Catholic Church. All the other reasons mentioned do not have a valid relevance to this.

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