The Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Europe

The Development of Feudalism in Western Europe AND
The Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Europe

Multiple Choice

Who is the supreme leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

• A Priest

• A Cardinal

• The Archbishops

• The Pope

Multiple Choice

Community life in western Europe during the Middle Ages centered on

• the school.

• the theater.

• the Church.

• the Town Hall.

Multiple Choice

The Roman Emperor that freed Christians to openly worship and prevented Christians from being persecuted?

• Nero

• Constantine

• Charlemagne

• The Pope

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a main reason why the clergy were recorders and advisers to kings?

• They were the only people that could read and write.

• The were honest and wise.

• They owned most of the land.

• They made the people obey.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason the Catholic Church was a powerful institution in the Middle Ages?

• By 1050 it was the largest single landholder in Europe.

• It was rich.

• Clergy served as advisers and scribes to Europe's monarchs.

• The Pope was the head of an army.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church?

• birthday

• marriage

• graduation

• pilgimage

Multiple Choice

They traveled long distances to visit holy sites.

• Crusaders

• Monks

• Bishops

• Pilgrims

Multiple Choice

Most Gothic Cathedrals had all of the following features except.

• stained glassed windows

• flying buttresses

• gargoyles

• castle moats

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of a Gargoyle in the Middle Ages?

• To remind Catholics of the Roman Gods and Goddesses

• To serve as a fountain and display the sculptures of the Church

• To project water from the Church and to remind people to follow the Catholic Church or be condemned

Multiple Choice

In the Middle Ages, many universities grew out of

• pilgrimage sites.

• Cathedrals, monasteries, and convents.

• Charlemagne's Court.

• estates.

Multiple Choice

They were educated and were the only group that could read and write in the Middle Ages.

• Peasants and Serfs

• Clergy Members (those who work for the Catholic Church)

• Monarchs