Theft of Relics Occurred in the Middle Ages Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

Theft of relics occurred in the Middle Ages because:

• A)the Middle Ages was a particularly crime-ridden time in history.
• B)many relics were fake and needed to be destroyed.
• C)such thefts showed the great devotion people had toward the Church.
• D)some people believed relics held evil spirits and had to be destroyed.
• E)relics were extremely valuable,as pilgrims were attracted to the places that housed them.

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