How did the church influence political and cultural changes in medieval europe?

The Church influence political and cultural changes in medieval Europe because they were the base of the government and were a social influence. Medieval Europe was largely based on Catholicism and created a social life and economy revolving around the religion's laws, which automatically placed the Church at the top of those countries. The lawmakers or mediation between God and the people was the Church filled with Bishops, a Pope, and priests. The people who make up the Church would say any command, and their word was law. The followers, citizens, because of religion created a society where they ended up empowering the Church, which later was separated from the government (Separation from Church and state originates) because of the clashes religion had with science, and the amount of lost followers who 'believed' i science which was seen as wrong during a specific time.

answer: cannibalism, the capac raymi, capacocha, the eight day feast, the combing of the hair

explanation:

the incas have many rituals, cannibalism was always a very ritual thing, which was normally tied to sacrifices, warfare, death, and regeneration.

  the capac raymi was one of the most important ceremonies. it occurred around the summer solstice and was when they worshiped their sun god, also known as inti.

  the capacocho was another one of their most important ceremonies. it was when many children where selected to start their training, and these children where destined to become sacrificial blessings to their sun god, inti. being chosen for this ritual was a blessing.

  the eight day feast was a feast that lasted 8 days and, each day, the day began with a chanting at dawn. a follow up song at noon. which ended with complete silence at the end of the day. on this day, inca royalty was always dressed in silver and gold laced clothing.

  the combing of the hair was the most important ritual to young girls. this ritual was known as the coming of age ceremony, but only the most beautiful girls where chosen. in this ceremony, the girls chose their new name and where chosen as either brides, or princesses of rulers.