The Church's Role in Medieval Life

Which of these titles is not held by someone in the Church?

• Priest

• Pope

• Bishop

• CEO

What was the primary language used by the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

• English

• Latin

• French

• German

Which of the following roles was at the top of the Church hierarchy in the Middle Ages?

• Bishop

• Priest

• Pope

• Cardinal

Place the church hierarchy into the correct order, from "most powerful" to "least powerful".

• Parish Priests

• Cardinal

• Archbishop

• Bishop

• Pope

Explain how the Church influenced education during the Middle Ages.

• The Church discouraged education to maintain control.

• The Church established universities and schools.

• The Church only allowed education for the clergy.

• The Church had no role in education.

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: What are reasons peasants might look to the Catholic Church for comfort?

• A promise of salvation (heaven).

• Opportunities for land ownership
• Financial support from the Pope

• A chance for advancement up the Church pyramid if they wished.

Identify one way the Church impacted daily life in medieval society.

• By controlling trade routes

• By dictating social norms and moral behavior

• By leading military campaigns

• By inventing new technologies

What does "heresy" mean?

• A widely accepted religious belief.
• A type of religious ceremony.
• A belief or opinion that contradicts (goes against) established religious doctrine.

• A philosophical theory about existence.

The​ (a)   were in charge of selecting the new​ (b)  

• Cardinals
• Pope
• Bishop
• Archbishop
• Parish Priests

How did the Church's power influence political decisions in the Middle Ages?

• The Church had no influence on politics.

• The Church could excommunicate rulers, affecting their legitimacy.

• The Church only influenced local village decisions.

• The Church was subordinate (lower in rank) to the king's decisions.