Question

before the reformation, the dominant force in european life was the
catholic church.
protestant church.
french monarchy.
english monarchy.

Explanation:

Before the Reformation, the Catholic Church was the dominant religious and often a significant social - cultural and political force in European life. The Protestant Church emerged as a result of the Reformation. English and French monarchies had influence but were not the over - arching dominant force in all aspects of European life as the Catholic Church was before the Reformation.

Answer:

Catholic Church.