Medieval Church - key terms

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What is a diocese?

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An area governed by a bishop.

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What is bigamy?

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Being married to more than one person.

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What is capital punishment?

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The death penalty - execution

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What is corporal punishment?

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Physical punishment, like being whipped/flogged.

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What is a tithe (or tiend)?

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A tax where people have to pay 10% of what they make/earn to the church each year.

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What is a pilgrimage?

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A journey to a site of religious significance (done by a 'pilgrim' to please God).

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What are alms?

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Charity given by the church (like food or money) to poor people

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Which people in the church wear red robes?

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Cardinals

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Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

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The Pope

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Who is the most senior official for the church in a country?

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The archbishop