Christianity
When did Christianity take hold in the Roman Empire?
In the 300s
What were Monasteries and Convents?
Places where Christian men and women could live lives of study and prayer.
For most medieval Europeans, what did the Catholic Church represent?
The Catholic Church was the sole source of truth and authority.
Who is a Pagan?
People who follower a religion with more than one god.
How are men who lived in monasteries called?
Monks
What did the Church control?
It controlled almost all areas of thought and teaching. The Church also controlled wealth and land.
What did Catholic missionaries do?
They traveled across Europe, trying to convert people to Christianity.
How are women who lived in convents called?
Nuns
The Church was so powerful that even ___________ had to submit to it.
Monarchs
What did Saint Patrick do?
Converted the people of Ireland in the 400s.
Monasteries and convents became vital for what?
Monasteries and convents became vital to the spread and growth of Christianity in Europe.
What is Christendom?
The large community of Christians spread around the world.
Why was The Church important in European society?
The Church became the center of European society, as well as a place of worship.
What kind of other services did monks and nuns provide?
These services included operating schools and hospitals and creating and preserving religious texts.
What did the idea of Christendom give to Europeans?
A common identity and a sense of purpose.