Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Black Death for the church?
A. Services for the dead increased, raising revenue.
B. The ranks of the clergy swelled with those seeking meaningful work.
C. The church received new gifts and bequests.
D. Church landholdings lost value.
E. Although the church received new gifts and bequests, the church landholdings lost value.
Answer: B
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