The Roman Catholic Church 6-5.4 Review

Which idea best describes the role of the Catholic Church in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• Church leaders were only involved in the spiritual aspect of people's lives.
• The church lost support because people stopped believing in God.
• The church provided a sense of stability, unity, and order.
• The church encouraged people to question authority.

The Catholic Church was responsible for spreading what religion throughout Europe?

• Judaism
• Islam
• Buddhism
• Christianity

Which work dictated the Catholic Church's work during the Middle Ages?

• the Bible
• Code of Hammurabi
• Twelve Tables
• the Torah

Who led the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

• the Rabbis
• the Pope
• the Archbishops
• the Bishops

Which institution dominated life in Europe during the Middle Ages by helping people and keeping life stable?

• the Roman Catholic Church
• schools and universities
• a national bank
• the government

What became the greatest source of stability in Western Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire?

• local and regional lords
• the Byzantine Empire
• the Magna Carta
• the Roman Catholic Church

How did monasteries improve the lives of many Europeans?

• The provided bank loans.
• They provided military defenses.
• They provided education.
• They provided trade markets.

What was the main purpose of monasteries in Europe during the Middle Ages?

• They served as large communal farms to grow food for the needy.
• They promoted justice and equality for people accused of crimes.
• They were centers of learning and culture for a few individuals.
• They were training centers for soldiers who fought in the Crusades.

During the Middle Ages, what is one way that monasteries became centers of learning in Europe?

• Monks created hand-made copies of important books such as the Bible.
• Monasteries conducted scientific observations and experiments.
• Monks opened schools to teach people to read and spread the Christian faith.
• Monasteries became places of seclusion and private worship for all people.

What was the primary goal of the Roman Catholic Church during the beginning of the Middle Ages?

• Force priests to get married to fellow Catholics.
• Influence people to become Christian
• Force people to buy indulgences.
• Persecute Lutherans and Calvinists