3: The Role of the Church in the Middle Ages

What was at the center of most medieval European towns?

• a church

• a blacksmith

• a granary

• a fruit market

Monasteries house monks, men who...

• devote their life to service and prayer

• defended the town during attacks

• cooked food for elders in the community

• collect taxes

Who was at the top of the hierarchy in the Catholic Church?

• the Archbishop

• the Pope

• the Priest

• the Catholic people

What language was used by the church and, therefore, the only common language in Europe?

• German

• English

• Latin

• French

What was NOT a reason for why Christians went on pilgrimages?

• to show their devotion to God

• to make up for their sins

• to be cured of illness

• to see old family and friends

Another form of pilgrimage, the crusades were different in what way?

• they were a holy battle and included fighting

• they were further away

• only adult men could join them

• you had to be wealthy to join them

How did art help the church? (choose the best answer)

• Art was a cheap way to brighten up people's lives

• People had lost hope, but art inspired them

• Most things were dark and lacked color, so art drew people to the church

• Most people could not read, so art told the story of Jesus

Most cathedrals were taller than 30-story buildings!

• True

• False

Where might you have gone to get an education in the Middle Ages?

• the town square

• the King's castle

• the lord's manor

• a monastery

Which is NOT a reason for why a person might have chosen to become a monk or nun?

• to make up for their sins

• to study and learn

• to find a potential marriage partner

• to devote themselves to prayer and God