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Which of the following is the most likely reason that so many people turned to the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?(1 point)
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Most people were not educated, so they turned to Church leaders for answers to their questions.
Most people were not educated, so they turned to Church leaders for answers to their questions.

The Church protected people of all religions, so they turned to the church to escape violence from other groups.
The Church protected people of all religions, so they turned to the church to escape violence from other groups.

The Church paid peasants well, so many tended to church fields and learned Christian teachings in return.
The Church paid peasants well, so many tended to church fields and learned Christian teachings in return.

People longed for the wisdom of the Ancient Greeks and Romans and knew Church leaders could provide this information.
People longed for the wisdom of the Ancient Greeks and Romans and knew Church leaders could provide this information.
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The most likely reason that so many people turned to the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages is that most people were not educated, so they turned to Church leaders for answers to their questions. The Church played a central role in providing education during this time period, and many people relied on the Church for guidance and knowledge.