D16 Activity: The Importance of the Church in the Middle Ages

What role did the Church play in people's lives during the Middle Ages? (Not in the passage)

• It was a significant religious and social institution.

• It was primarily a political organization.

• It was mainly a place for economic transactions.

• It was a center for scientific research.

What was one of the key events conducted by the Church in people's lives?

• Baptisms

• Graduations

• Coronations

• Elections

Why did most people during the Middle Ages rely on the priest in a church service to read the Bible to them, and tell them the key messages it contained.

• Most people were blind (could not see)

• Most people were illiterate (could not read)

• Most people were deaf (could not hear)

• Most people were mute (could not speak)

What language were church services conducted in during the Middle Ages?

• Latin

• English

• French

• German

What was the purpose of the Sunday Church sermons given by priests during church services?

• To instruct people on how God wanted them to live a good life.

• To teach people how to read and write.

• To provide updates on political events.

• To entertain the congregation with stories.

What was Purgatory believed to be in the Middle Ages?

• A place for soul purification before Heaven.

• A place where souls were eternally punished.

• A paradise for the righteous.

• A temporary resting place for all souls.

Why did wealthy people leave money to the Church in their wills?

• To reduce time in Purgatory through prayers.

• To gain political power.

• To ensure a place in the church cemetery.

• To support the Crusades.

How did the Church influence people's beliefs about the afterlife? (Not in the passage)

• By teaching about Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory.

• By denying the existence of an afterlife.

• By promoting reincarnation.

• By focusing solely on Heaven.