The Inquisition
In what year was the Inquisition established?
It was established in 1229.
When was the schism?
1054
When did most of the major crusades occur?
1080s to the 1200s.
How many people were killed by the plague?
In the 300 hundred years in which the Inquisition took place, how many people were killed?
3,000 to 5,000 people were reportedly killed.
Which two churches emerged from the schism?
The Eastern Orthodox church and the Roman Catholic church.
What was the outcome of The Childrens Crusade?
How was the disease transmitted?
Fleas infected with the disease would live on small rodents, like rats or weasels, which were prominent in large cities and villages at the time.
Why did the church establish the Inquisition in the first place?
The inquisition was a way for the church to combat false teachings, heresy, and superstition.
What would the Eastern Christain church come to be called?
Orthodox Christianity
Who led the People’s Crusade?
Peter the Hermit
How did the citizens of the Middle Ages believe the bubonic plague was spread?
Bad air or "Miasma"
Was this the only Inquisition to occur, or were there more?
This was only one of many Inquisitions, although this one remains the most well-known.
What two differences between regions prompted the schism to occur?
Language differences, which frequently caused misunderstandings, and different beliefs as to who should be in charge.
What Christian city did the army take over during the Fourth Crusade?
When did the Bubonic plague begin and end?
1347 - 1352
What could happen to people who were convicted of heresy?
They could be imprisoned, tortured, or murdered.
True or false:
The Roman Catholics believe that the pope is the head of the church.
True
Which pope gave a significant sermon rallying troops for the first crusade?
Pope Urban II
How did it affect the church?
At the time, doctors were very uncommon, and the sick would often turn to their local churches and priests for care. Many of the clergy grew sick and died because of over exposure to the plague.