Chapter 10 section 3 Christianity & Medieval Society

In medieval society, markets, festivals, and religious ceremonies took place at a

• manor house

• monastery

• local church

• university

What is a pilgrim?

• a person who journeys to a religious location

• a person who works to convert people to Christianity

• a clergy member who lives with the general public

• a clergy member who takes a vow of silence

Where did friars live?

• monasteries

• villages

• universities

• churches

Who played the biggest role in creating the first universities in Europe?

• Muslim scholars

• kings and queens

• noble landowners

• church leaders

How were classes at Europe's first universities similar to classes today?

• They were taught in English

• They were attended by boys and girls

• Students had to take tests

• Religion was not taught

Saint Thomas Aquinas argued that

• animals should be treated with respect

• human reason interfered with Christian faith

• rational thought could support Christian beliefs

• Christians should respect the beliefs of Jews and Muslims

Which of the following is a characteristic of Gothic cathedrals?

• high ceilings

• plain windows

• small altars

• central domes

Most art and architecture created in the Middle Ages was

• inspired by the lives of kings

• based on natural law

• created by clergy members

• concerned with religious expression

How were the lives of friars different from the lives of monks?

• Monks were teachers; friars were not

• Friars were allowed to marry; monks were not

• Friars lived with the general public; monks lived alone

• Monks lived in monasteries; friars lived in convents

Which of the following best explains why Gothic cathedrals were symbols of Christian faith?

• They were filled with beautiful objects

• They were towering and majestic

• They were taller than other churches

• Bishops held services there