Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages, people looked to the church to explain world events. Which of the following were believed to be punishments sent by God? [Select ALL that APPLY]

• storms

• diseases

• famine

Who was appointed by the pope to assist and counsel him like advisors?

• priests

• archbishops

• cardinals

• bishops

Who oversaw large or important areas called archdioceses?

• priests

• archbishops

• cardinals

• bishops

Who governed areas called dioceses from great cathedrals?

• priests

• archbishops

• cardinals

• bishops

Who served local communities, called parishes, each of which had its own church building?

• priests

• archbishops

• cardinals

• bishops

Christian belief was so widespread during this time that historians sometimes call the Middle Ages the...

• "Age of the Church"

• "Age of Faith"

• "Age of the Pope"

• "Age of the Catholic Church"

True or False: Christianity is one of ancient Rome's most important legacies.

• True

• False

What are two types of power that the Roman Catholic Church acquired in society after the Fall of the Roman Empire?

• leadership

• control of soldiers

• military power

• distribution of food

Who was the supreme head of the Roman Catholic Church?

• priests

• archbishops

• cardinals

• the pope

The official language throughout Europe during the Middle Ages was _________________, which - OFTEN TIMES - ONLY Church officials could read.

• French

• German

• English

• Latin