Question

4 multiple choice 2 points why might christianity have appealed most to poor and oppressed peoples? (pg. 161/answered in notebooks)
because it required people to pay large amounts of money to join.
because it focused mainly on military power and conquering new lands.
christianity promised eternal life for all and provided help to the sick and needy
because it promised political control and social status to its followers.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Paying large money would not appeal to poor people. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Military focus is not relevant to poor/oppressed needs. Eliminate.
• Option 3: Eternal life and helping the needy matches how Christianity offered hope and support to the marginalized.
• Option 4: Political control/social status is not typical for poor/oppressed focus. Eliminate.

Answer:

C. Christianity promised eternal life for all and provided help to the sick and needy