Christian Church Takes Shape
Which Roman Emperor issued a decree allowing Christians to practice their religion freely?
Constantine
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey to a holy site
What was different about how writing was taught by the church verses how the Romans wrote?
Using lower-case and capital letters. The Romans wrote in all capitals.
Most medieval holidays were connected to what?
Christianity, faith, the church
Where did Benedictine Monks live?
In monasteries dedicated to prayer and service
Describe two types of Power the Catholic Church acquired after the fall of Rome?
2. Political power over language (Latin), literacy and education
What were some popular destinations for Christian Pilgrims in the Middle Ages (Medieval Times)?
Jerusalem, Rome, Canterbury Cathedral in England
What major new development for higher education was created by the church?
Universities
The word, "Holiday" comes from what meaning?
Holy Day
Where did Franciscan Friars live?
What are the different ranks of clergy in the Roman Catholic Church?
Pope, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests
What were some of the challenges pilgrims faced on their journeys?
Traveling on foot, robbers, etc.
What is natural law?
the concept that there is a universal order built into nature that can guide moral thinking
In Medieval Times, what were (and still are) two major Christian holidays?
Christmas - The birth of Jesus
Easter - The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead
Where friars wealthy?
No, they had to live in poverty and be dependent on charity and God's provision to eat.
What happened between Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV?
Henry wanted to appoint church officials, but Pope Gregory thought is was his job, so he excommunicated Henry, who had to apologize to be able to come back to the church. The pope, in this instance had more power (over certain things) than the emperor.
How were the Crusades different from pilgrimages?
The Crusades were a series of military expeditions by Christian Knights to try and regain control of the Holy Land (Jerusalem) from the Muslims. (1095-1270 C.E.)
This scholar found no conflict between faith and reason...
Thomas Aquinas
What types of activities would people engage in during these medieval holidays?
Food & Drink (Feasts), music, dancing, games, entertainment, etc.
What did monks and friars spend their time doing?
Prayer, study, caring for the poor, the sick, and the elderly