Life and Society in Medieval England

What dictated your place in medieval society?

• Your education level

• Your place of birth

• Your family's wealth

• All of the above

What was the most common form of clergy member in medieval Europe?

• Bishops

• Cardinals

• Parish priests

• Monks

What makes one a Christian according to the text?

• Attending church

• Being baptized only

• Partaking in sacraments

• Reading the Bible

What was the primary role of Parish priests?

• Building churches

• Giving sermons and sacraments

• Leading armies

• Collecting taxes

What language were sermons given in to the community?

• Latin

• French

• The vernacular language

• Greek

Who were responsible for electing the Pope?

• Cardinals

• Kings and Queens

• Bishops

• The general public

What was a key characteristic of Gothic architecture?

• Large domes

• Peaked arches

• Minimalist design

• Rounded arches

What did the mendicant orders focus on?

• Wealth accumulation

• Political power

• Preaching and living in poverty

• Isolation and prayer

What was a major criticism John Wycliffe had towards the clergy?

• Lack of education

• Undue wealth and pomp

• Not enough churches

• Too much focus on the poor

What was the relationship between universities and the clergy in the medieval period?

• Universities were frowned upon by the church

• Only clergy members could attend universities

• University students and workers were considered clergy members

• Universities were independent of the church