Which of these aspects of medieval Christianity is NOT similar to the practices of its Muslim counterpart?
A) Both expected a messiah to come soon to redeem mankind.
B) Churches and mosques called worshipers to prayer at certain hours of the day.
C) Both were essentially monotheistic creeds.
D) Both had the power to levy taxes to support charitable works.
E) Christians and Muslims alike were encouraged to make pilgrimages to holy places.
Answer: A
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