Which religion has shaped European and German culture?

Historically, European and especially German culture has been shaped primarily by Christianity, evident in public holidays, architecture (cathedrals), literature, law traditions, and events like the Reformation.

• Identify the religion historically dominant in Europe (think Middle Ages, Reformation, church influence on holidays and institutions).
• Use origins to eliminate options: belief systems that began in South or East Asia are less likely to be the primary cultural shapers of Europe.
• Consider visible cultural markers: church buildings, Christian holidays, and historical figures tied to European history.