Explain the political impact of Christianity / Church

What was one of the main reasons the Roman Catholic Church rose to power in medieval society?

• The weak and decentralized nature of feudal states

• The strong centralized nature of feudal states

• The lack of any political influence by the popes

• The absence of any structured hierarchy of clergy

Who did the pope crown that set a precedent for papal political influence in Europe?

• Pepin and Charlemagne

• Henry IV and Gregory VII

• Cardinals and Bishops

• Monarchs and Nobility

What language were the bibles written in, which limited their interpretation to the clergy?

• Latin

• Greek

• French

• German

What was the practice called where monarchs appointed their allies as bishops?

• Lay investiture

• Excommunication

• Interdict

• Canon law

What was the consequence for Henry IV after being excommunicated by the pope?

• His secular authority was weakened

• He gained more power

• He was able to appoint more bishops

• He ignored the pope's decision

What role did Catholic monasteries play in medieval Europe?

• They provided opportunities for education and scholarship

• They were centers for political power

• They were primarily military fortresses

• They were used for royal ceremonies

What architectural style is associated with the monumental cathedrals built by the church?

• Gothic

• Romanesque

• Baroque

• Renaissance

Match the following key vocabulary about the Roman Catholic Church

during the Middle Ages

• Monks, Nuns

• Spread Christianity

• Preserved Culture by hand

• Non-religious

• Pope, Priests

• Leaders

• Missionaries

• Monks

• Secular

• Educated

Without the Roman Empire to organize society, provide order and support the economy during the Middle Ages, what organization helped unify Europe? 

• The Roman Catholic Church
• Feudalism
• Manorialism 
• Exploration

Who is the bishop of Rome and the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?

• The King

• Nobles

• God

• The Pope