Education
Who did the church want a better education for?
Clergy
imagination
What does mean to be literate?
know how to read and write
What's a Romanesque building?
made out of solid stone (dark and dimly lit)
How did the Byzantine empire leave a heritage?
Blending Christian belief with Greek philosophy, science, and the arts
What does better education equal according to the church?
Higher positions
Why did Europe didn't have much access to new technology during the Middle Ages?
Because it was control by the Roman Empire
What does Scholasticism mean?
Using reason to support Christian belief
What are some characteristics of Gothic Style churches?
tall, huge, and stain glass windows
What was decorated with tapestry and splendid art?
Mediaeval Churches
What were students expected to remember while attending school? (universities)
everything taught
Who did epic-tale of heroism influenced?
society
What's the meaning of Vernacular?
Everyday language of ordinary people
Paintings and Tapestry were examples of things you would find where?
Christian Mediaeval churches
Who was considered the first woman historian?
Anna Comnena
How were final exams given during Middle Ages?
Orally
Who was David Alighriere?
Dante's Journey
Define Icon
images to evoke the presence of God
What is known as illuminations?
handwritten books decorated with elaborate designs and illustrations
What's the period called after the Middle Ages ends?
Renaissance