The Church and Its Influence

Front

Why was the Catholic Church so powerful in the Middle Ages?

Back

It was the main religion in Europe, the Church owned a lot of land which gave it wealth, and the Sabbath day gave serfs a break from their hard work.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a member of the clergy? Options: a king, the Pope, a priest, a bishop

Back

a king

Front

Which of the following is one thing we do NOT have in common with schools from the Middle Ages? We learn together in classes rather than individually by tutors. We take tests and have homework. We wear caps and gowns for graduation. Our lessons are not in Latin.

Back

Our lessons are not in Latin.

Front

What was the purpose of gargoyles?

Back

They were first used as rain gutters and to scare peasants into the church to pray.

Front

Which of the following would be found in a Gothic Cathedral? gargoyles, rose windows, extremely high ceilings

Back

all are correct

Front

How did Christianity unify the people of Medieval Europe?

Back

People throughout Western Europe shared the same religious beliefs and practices.

Front

What does the sentence: “The Church dominated the people’s lives from cradle to grave.” mean?

Back

The Catholic Church influenced the lives of people from birth to death.

Front

How did the fall of the Roman Empire impact the Catholic Church?

Back

After the Fall of Rome, much of the power that was once in the hands of Emperors transferred to the leaders of the Catholic Church.

Front

What is a pilgrimage?

Back

a journey to a holy site for a religious purpose

Front

Who is the most powerful person in the Catholic Church?

Back

the pope