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Medieval Europe — Test

Question 17 • World History and Geography

How did canon law differ from governmental law?

Answer
A
Wrongdoers were punished for breaking the law.
B
The law included various beliefs of the Church.
C
Everyone was expected to obey the law.
D
Specific laws governed individual behavior.

Explanation

Canon law was the body of rules and laws established by the Church. Unlike governmental law, which mainly governed a state’s people and affairs, canon law reflected Church teachings and beliefs. So the correct choice is “The law included various beliefs of the Church.”

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