Question

which of the following statements best explains how the crusades illustrate the changing role of the catholic church in medieval times? (1 point)
they showed the decreasing political influence of the church as it failed to mobilize a fighting force to take muslim lands.
they showed the increasing political influence of the church as it convinced people to join religious military campaigns.
they showed the increasing social influence of the church as it convinced individuals to receive the sacraments.
they showed the decreasing social influence of the church as it failed to motivate people to fight with the promise of indulgences.

Explanation:

The Crusades were military campaigns. The Catholic Church's role in medieval times was significant. When the Church mobilized a fighting force to take Muslim lands (as in the Crusades), it showed an increasing political influence. Before the Crusades, the Church's influence was more in religious and social - sacrament - related areas. The Crusades were a shift towards using its power to organize military - political actions.

Answer:

They showed the increasing political influence of the Church as it convinced people to join religious military campaigns.