Why did the Catholic Church initiate mystery cycle plays?

A. To make Christian teachings more accessible to a largely illiterate population
B. The Roman Emperor decreed that theatre must be a part of Church services
C. To find a substitute for music in the Church because the Pope had banned it
D. To quell the worshipping of multiple gods


Answer: A

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