It was widely believed that the popes at Avignon were captives of the ____ monarchy.
A)English
B)French
C)Neapolitan
D)Spanish
E)Portuguese

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The Avignon Papacy (1309-1377) was a period during which seven successive popes resided in Avignon, France, rather than in Rome. This period is often referred to as the "Babylonian Captivity" of the Papacy, and it was widely believed that the popes were under the influence of the French monarchy.

It Was Widely Believed That the Popes at Avignon Were