Exploring the Medieval Church

What was one of the primary roles of the medieval church in European cities?

• Organizing sports events

• Offering spiritual guidance and education

• Building marketplaces

• Providing military support

How did the church fill the power void after the fall of Rome?

• By establishing new empires

• By forming alliances with barbarian rulers

• By building new cities

• By creating a new currency

What was the main reason for the split between the Eastern and Western churches?

• Economic disputes

• Geographical barriers

• Conflicts over the supreme head of the church

• Differences in language

Who was the head of the Roman Catholic Church during the medieval period?

• The Archbishop

• The Cardinal

• The Pope

• The Parish Priest

What was the primary role of monks and nuns in medieval society?

• Living in religious seclusion and preserving texts

• Leading armies

• Serving as local government officials

• Running businesses

What was a common reason for people to go on pilgrimages during the Middle Ages?

• To find new trade routes

• To seek redemption for sins

• To escape from wars

• To explore new lands

What was one of the major issues that weakened the power of the church in the 1300s?

• The rise of the Ottoman Empire

• The invention of the printing press

• The discovery of America

• The Western Schism

How did the Black Death affect the medieval church?

• It had no significant impact

• It strengthened the church's influence

• It led to a shortage of qualified priests

• It increased the number of priests

What was the practice of selling indulgences?

• Selling church lands

• Paying for church services

• Donating money to reduce time in purgatory

• Selling religious artifacts

What was the primary purpose of the Inquisition?

• To organize pilgrimages

• To collect taxes

• To stop the spread of heresy

• To build cathedrals