The adoption of a common faith by the European peoples drew them together into a sort of religious brotherhood, and rendered it possible
for the continent to employ its undivided strength, during the succeeding centuries, in staying the threatening
progress toward the West of
the colossal Islamic power of the East.
Adapted from A General History for Colleges and High Schools by P. V. N. Myers, 1889
Based on the text, how did Christianity affect Europe during the early Middle Ages?
O A. It facilitated greater religious freedom in Europe.
OB. It divided Europe into Angles and Saxon tribes.
O c. It increased religious tolerance in Europe.
OD. It united Europe against Islam.