13.4: Power of the Church

What institution emerged as a powerful institution amid the weak central governments of feudal Europe?

• Catholic Church
• Byzantine Military
• Islamic Military
• Mongolian Tribes

Who wrote the following quote when explaining the problems between religion and government? “There are two powers by which this world is chiefly ruled: the sacred authority of the priesthood and the authority of kings.” 

• Pope Francis
• Pope Urban II
• King Charlemagne
• Pope Gelasius I

According to Pope Gelasius I, who wields the political sword in his analogy?

• Pope
• Emperor/King

According to Pope Gelasius I, who wields the spiritual sword in his analogy?

• Pope
• Emperor/King

What term refers to religious officials? (people who work for the church)

• Noble
• Knight
• Clergy
• Wise Women

What bonded people together even though feudalism and the manor system of the Middle Ages tended to cause divisions in society?

• War
• Christianity
• The need for food
• Money

Who served as the main contact with the Church for the majority of people in medieval society?

• The Pope
• The 13 cardinals
• Local Priests
• Local Kings

What term refers to the important religious ceremonies that were administered by priests and other clergy such as baptisms?

• clergy
• canon law
• sacraments
• sacrifices

What term refers to Church laws that all medieval Christian kings, nobles, and peasants were required to follow?

• sacrament
• clergy
• canon law
• constitutional law

What happened when a person was excommunicated from the Catholic Church?

• they were banned from the religion
• they were given a free ticket to heaven
• they were required to pay a large sum of money to the Church
• they were allowed to practice Catholicism throughout the world