Question

1. during the middle ages in europe, the institution that had almost total power and control was —

the chivalric order.
the merchant guilds.
the house of bourbon.
the roman catholic church.
clear all

Explanation:

During the Middle Ages in Europe, the Roman Catholic Church held significant religious, political, and social power, exerting almost total control over various aspects of life. The chivalric order was about knightly conduct, merchant guilds focused on trade, and the House of Bourbon was a royal house (more prominent later), so they didn't have the broad power the Church had.

Answer:

D. the Roman Catholic Church