The Hierarchical Universe of the Middle Ages

question 75

Multiple Choice

The hierarchical universe of the Middle Ages

• A)created in medieval individuals a sense of security.
• B)was based on the belief that men and women were strong and pious.
• C)equated humans with the angels.
• D)was broken into separate spheres of control, with humans in the lowest level.
• E)denied humans the ability to ascend to the higher world of perfection.

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