Christianity and Medieval Society / Political and Social Change

How did the church become a feudal lord during the Middle Ages?

How were the Dominicans and Franciscans different from the orders who lived in monasteries?

Why did Thomas Aquinas write about the existence of God?

Why do you think so much medieval European art was made for the church?

As a young man, ____________ gave all of his possessions away and began preaching and tending to people who were poor or ill.

• Francis of Assisi

• Thomas Aquinas

____________, according to Thomas Aquinas, is created by God and governs how the world operates.

• Natural law

• Religious order

Journeys to religious locations are also referred to as ____________.

• friars

• pilgrimages

Dominican philosopher _________ believed reason and faith could work together.

• Francis of Assisi

• Thomas Aquinas

The ________, or church officials, and their teachings were very influential in European culture and politics.

• friars

• clergy

A group of people who dedicate their lives to religion and follow common rules is a ____________.

• clergy

• religious order