Select the correct answer.
Why did the Catholic Church introduce tropes?
A. to convey to the common people the mysterious ways in which fate worked
B. to teach morals by dramatizing the lives of saints and church leaders
C. to increase the common people's interest in and understanding of religious ideas
D. to popularize the classical language of Latin among the people
Answer (1)
The Catholic Church introduced trapes primarily to teach morals by dramatizing the lives of saints and church leaders. This was crucial for conveying Christian values to a largely illiterate population during the Middle Ages. By acting out religious narratives, the Church helped the common people understand complex ideas and reinforced their faith. ;
