Which institutions held the most control over european societies during the dark ages? democratic governments feudal lords medical hospitals christian churches

feudal lords

Explanation:

They were the owners of the land and control the economy.

Christian churches  held the most control over European societies during the Dark Ages

Explanation:

From the collapsing of Roman Empire in 5th century Europe, the dark ages of Europe had begun. During this middle age, European societies were supremely controlled by the catholic churches. It considered itself as the religious community of Christians.

During this time the Catholic Church organized itself with the authority of the Pope and started to bring changes in the violence filled European society by new readings, literacy and art. It served spiritual assistance to the people too.

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