The Roman Catholic Church

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Christian belief was so widespread during this time that historians sometimes call the Middle Ages the...

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"Age of Faith"

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True or False: Christianity is one of ancient Rome's most important legacies.

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True

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Who founded Christianity?

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Jesus

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Which Roman Emperor issued a decree (law) allowing Christians to practice their religion freely? Options: Augustus Caesar, Julius Caesar, Nero, Constantine

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Constantine

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Who was the supreme head of the Roman Catholic Church?

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the pope

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Who was appointed by the pope to assist and counsel him like advisors? Options: priests, archbishops, cardinals, bishops

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cardinals

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Who oversaw large or important areas called archdioceses?

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archbishops

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Who governed areas called dioceses from great cathedrals?

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bishops

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Who served local communities, called parishes, each of which had its own church building?

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priests

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The official language throughout Europe during the Middle Ages was _________________, which - OFTEN TIMES - ONLY Church officials could read.

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Latin