The Church 1

The Roman Catholic Church was part of the Christian religion.

• True

• False

How did the Church influence lives in Medieval Europe?

• they helped the poor and needy

• they offered salvation through their teachings

• they collected a tax, or tithe, of 10% of people's money or work

• all of the above

Who had the power over the Roman Catholic Church and most of Europe?

• pope

• emperor

• monks

• king

Why did people follow everything The Church told them?

• they couldn't read or write to find out themselves

• they were afraid of excommunication

• they really wanted to go to heaven and get salvation

• all of the above

Which word represents the idea that people would be formally removed, or kicked out, of The RCC?

• papacy

• excommunication

• salvation

• cathedral

Which is NOT a reason that monks were important?

• they ate meals with the pope

• they shared their faith with others

• they helped the poor and needy

• they copied and saved texts

Which BEST shows the main idea about the Roman Catholic Church during medieval period in Europe?

• they were mean and told people they couldn't go to heaven

• they were powerful and controlled the land, money, and knowledge

• they were kind and helped those who needed it the most

• they were concerned for people to learn about God

All members of The Church were considered equal in power.

• True

• False

Which is NOT a way that The Church impacted medieval Europe?

• they made celebrations and holidays for entertainment

• the monks helped the people without money

• they encouraged everyone to learn and think

• they provided leadership in a difficult time

Which is UNTRUE about The Church of Medieval Europe?

• every Christian in Europe was part of the Roman Catholic Church

• the pope was the main leader and had the most power

• everyone had to be baptized as a baby to get salvation

• they held a lot of land and money from tithes