10 Questions
What was the primary role of the Roman Catholic Church in medieval European society?
Uniting the people and influencing political decisions
What was the purpose of the tithe collected by the Roman Catholic Church in medieval Europe?
To influence political decisions
Who interacted with ordinary Christians in medieval Europe?
Priests at local parish churches
What was the impact of the fall of the Roman Empire on Europe?
Europe lacked centralized government
Who was the head of the Roman Catholic Church in medieval Europe?
The Pope
What was the primary source of power for the Catholic Church in medieval society?
Massive donations and tithes from church members
What was the role of cathedrals and monasteries in medieval education?
Cathedrals focused on teaching grammar lessons like Latin and Greek, while monastic schools focused on subjects like botany, physics, and philosophy
What was the intellectual significance of the Church in medieval Europe?
The Church was the only intellectual power in Europe after the fall of the Roman Empire
What was the architectural significance of gothic cathedrals in medieval Europe?
Gothic cathedrals used pointed arches that bore more weight than was previously possible and tall rose glass windows that only let filtered light pass through
How did the Catholic Church influence politics in medieval society?
Church leaders commanded the people to obey the King's law and banned those who disobeyed the orders from being church members, forfeiting their political rights
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