3. The Medieval Church

Who was the head of the church?

• the King

• the Pope

• the Archbishop

• the Abbot

What are church laws called?

• Sacred Law
• Canon Law
• Divine Law
• Bible Law

What does it mean to be excommunicated by the Pope?

• To be officially expelled or excluded from the Catholic Church by the authority of the Pope.
• To be promoted to a higher position within the Catholic Church by the Pope.
• To be forgiven for one's sins by the Pope.
• To be given a special blessing by the Pope.

What is a tithe?

• 1/10th of your income given to the church

• a type of church currency

• a form of punishment

• a ranking system within the church

Who was in charge of the monastery where the monks lived?

• The archbishop

• The king's advisor
• A group of monks
• An abbot

Who was in charge of the convents where the nuns lived?

• Mother Superior or an Abbess

• Father Superior or a Monk

• Bishop or a Cardinal

• the Pope

What is an example of a religious relic?

• Shroud of Turin
• the Latin Bible

• the Priest's robes

• Excalibur

What did monks do?

• lived in isolation and avoided contact with the outside world

• focused on serving the King

• dedicated their lives to prayer, meditation, and service to God

• focused on serving the Pope

What was the Benedictine Rule?

• a code of conduct for knights

• a set of rules for nuns & monks created by Saint Benedict

• a set of medieval laws

• a system of government

What type of women became nuns in the Middle Ages?

• Only women who were forced into it by their families.
• Women who were criminals or outcasts from society.
• Women who were too poor to marry or support themselves.
• Noble or wealthy women, or unmarried women who chose a religious life.