Question

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what economic power did the church hold in medieval society?
the church collected tithes and owned vast amounts of land
the church controlled all trade routes
the church built all castles
the church managed all armies

Explanation:

Tithes (a 10% tax on income/produce) were a core economic revenue stream for the medieval Church, and it owned large portions of land across Europe, which generated additional wealth through rents and agricultural production. The other options are incorrect: trade routes were controlled by merchants and rulers, castles were built by nobles, and armies were managed by secular lords.

Answer:

The Church collected tithes and owned vast amounts of land