Question: The final two-fold question is on the role of the Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. Answer the following questions in the context of an extended essay on this topic: 1) How did the Church acquire its leading position after it acquired and consolidated power during the chaotic years of the post-Roman Empire? 2) Cite at least three major reasons why the Church faltered in its position as a power in Europe during the period of 1200-1350. (Note: the reasons may have arisen prior to those years.) Please number each part of your answer. PLEASE CITE SOURCES

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