Chapter 3 The Roman Catholic Church in Medieval

Chapter 3 The Roman Catholic Church in Medieval Europe Study Guide for Test Directions: Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. Remember, this is your study guide to prepare for the test, so the greater the effort here, the better you will likely do on the test! Section 3. 1: Introduction 1. Identify what was at the center of every medieval community, and describe the types of activities/events that took place there. 4. How was Constantine a help to the Christians? 5. Label each section of the social pyramid below with the appropriate members of the clergy. 2. Why do historians sometimes refer to the Middle Ages as the “Age of Faith? ” Section 3. 2: The Christian Church Takes Shape 3. Describe 5 ways the Roman Catholic Church played a vital role in society after the fall of Rome. A. B. C. D. E. Questions for Section 3. 2 continue on the back side of the page.

6. Describe the conflict involving Pope Gregory VII and Emperor Henry IV in the flow chart below. Pope Gregory VII banned the practice whereby kings and emperors… Section 3. 3: Sacraments and Salvation in the Middle Ages 7. Receiving the sacraments was an essential part of gaining _____. 8. Identify and DESCRIBE the 7 sacraments. A. B. This angered Emperor Henry IV because… C. D. E. As a result, Emperor Henry… F. G. In response, Pope Gregory… 10. Which 2 sacraments are Catholics able to receive as many times as they wish? 11. Identify the pair of sacraments that a man in the Middle Ages is only allowed to receive one of. Section 3. 3: Additional Notes 12. Define original sin. In response to Gregory’s action, Henry responded by… This conflict is important because… Section 3. 4: Pilgrimages and Crusades 13. Define pilgrimage. 14. What are 3 reasons a person might go on a pilgrimage? A. B. C.

15. What were the Crusades? Section 3. 6: Education 18. What did students at university study? 16. What was the overall purpose of the Crusades? 19. Who was Thomas Aquinas and what did he try to do? Section 3. 5: Art and Architecture 17. Identify, define, and give the purpose for each of the 4 architectural features of a cathedral in the chart below. Identification Definition Purpose Section 3. 7: Holidays 20. Where does the word “holiday” come from? 21. What kinds of activities took place in medieval celebrations? Section 3. 8: Monks, Nuns, and Friars 22. Define monastery. 23. Who created the monastic way of life? 24. Identify and describe the 3 solemn vows of St. Benedict’s Rule. A. B. C. 25. What are 5 different responsibilities monks had at the monastery? A. B. C. D. E. 26. In regards to where they lived, how were monks and friars different?