The Roman Catholic Church in the Middle Ages review

The center of life in a medieval society was the

• town hall.
• temple.
• market.
• church.

Which of the following is a main reason why the clergy were recorders and advisers to kings?

• They could read and write.
• They were honest and wise
• They owned most of the land.
• They made all the people obey.

Which of these is a sacrament in the Roman Catholic Church?

• birthday
• marriage
• graduation
• pilgrimage

Define "divine right"

• God given right to be king

• the man with the most votes

• the man deemed most right

Who is the leader of the Catholic Church?

• president

• king

• pope

• samurai

During the Middle Ages, people expected to the Church to

• explain world events

• help the poor and sick

• hold town meeting and events

• do all of the above

The Church gained economic power by

• collecting taxes

• taking some land by force

• receiving gifts of land from the wealthy

• all of the above

Many people in medieval Europe thought that storms, disease, and famine were

• sent as punishments by God.

• events that could not be prevented by prayer

• sent as punishments by the Church

• unimportant natural disasters

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

• True

• False

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