The Medieval Church

During the Middle Ages, almost everyone in Western Europe belonged to what organization?

• The Roman Empire

• The Roman Catholic Church

• The Feudal System

• The Monastery

The Church provided a sense of (a)   and a sense of belonging to its followers.

What was the name of the tax paid to the church that represented one-tenth of a person's income?

• Fief

• Tribute

• Tithe

• Manor Tax

Who was the supreme head of the Roman Catholic Church?

• The King

• The Archbishop

• The Emperor

• The Pope

The (a)   were high-ranking church officials who assisted and counseled the Pope.

Which group of people lived in monasteries and devoted their lives to prayer and teaching?

• Knights

• Monks

• Peasants

• Merchants

What was the main purpose of the sacraments in the Medieval Church?

The church's power was so great that it could even (a)   , or banish, kings from the church.

What was the name for the body of laws developed by the church?

• Common Law

• Royal Decree

• Canon Law

• Feudal Law

Why was the Church often the center of community life in a medieval village?