Medieval Church, Life, and Towns

Which of these did medieval holidays not honor

• Christian Saints

• important religious concepts

• important lords and ladies

• events in the life of Jesus

Many medieval towns were built near what geographic feature

• a river

• a farm

• an isthmus

• a cathredral

Medieval paintings often told the story of Christ's life. What does this suggest about people at that time?

• Most did not believe in God

• Few went to cathredrals

• Most could not read

• Few were able to paint

What happened in order for towns to develop in the Middle Ages?

• Democracy had to end

• Feudalism had to end

• There had to be enough land

• There had to be enough food

What are pilgrimages

• journeys to holy sites

• stone fortifications built to repel barbarians

• military efforts to win control of Jerusalem

• instructional letters issued by people

Which of the following describes a mystery play?

• a story from a local legend

• a story from the bible

• a story about a political leader

• a story about a country's leader

Most medieval art served ________ purposes.

• religious

• political

• economic

• geographic

What was one result of medieval towns being dirty?

• animals often lived with people

• people were often sick

• medical research increased

• charitable groups flourished

What was the name given to groups that protected and set standards for craftspeople?

• courts

• unions

• guilds

• orders

What was one reason Christians wanted to receive the seven sacraments?

• to gain salvation

• to become wealthy

• to gain power

• to become wise