2. Explain how the Church shaped medieval life. Analyze how the power of the Church grew during the Middle Ages and how reformers worked for change in the Church. Describe the situation of Jews in Medieval Europe

3. Priests administered sacraments, offered assistance to poor and uneducated Social center of people’s lives Salvation major aspect of daily life Relics/Pilgrimages Tithe and taxation led to rise of Cathedrals

4. 1. Canon Law 2. Excommunication 3. Interdict 4. Benedictine 5. Papal Supremacy a. A. Leader of a monastery b. B. Authority over all secular rulers, including kings c. C. Could not receive sacraments or even a Christian burial, shut off from the Church community d. D. Style of architecture e. E. Rules which governed monastic life f. F. Began an order which preached poverty, humility and love of God, taught from his own examples of good works g. G. Wandering musicians h. H. Sacred rites of the Church i. I. An order which excludes an entire town, region, or kingdom from receiving sacraments

7. Romanesque Style-round arches and a heavy roof. Small windows=little light.

10. Developed in early 1100’s. Tall, vaulted ceilings. Large windows=sunlight Flying buttresses developed to build higher Between 1170-1270 over 500 Gothic churches built. What does this say about the economy and piety of the times?

17. Monks and Nuns Devoted their lives to God and service to others Health and education Missionaries Academics of the time

19. 530 – Benedict organized monastery at Monte Cassino Day based upon prayer and hard work Three Vows Obedience to the Abbot or Abbess Poverty Chastity (pureness)

20. How did the monastery system improve the economy of the Middle Ages?

21. Pope was the spiritual leader Papal supremacy Authority over all secular rulers, including kings and emperors Own territories Papal States

22. Canon Law – based on religious teachings, governed many aspects of life, including wills, marriages, and morals Disobey? Excommunication Interdict Excluded an entire town/region/kingdom from receiving sacraments

23. As power grew discipline weakened Wealth and positions of power began to corrupt the intentions of the Church

24. Abbot Berno’s Monastery in Cluny Monastic Movement and Pope Gregory VII (1073) Church alone chose officials (ended Lay Investiture) Outlawed marriage for priests Prohibited simony

25. Emergence of Friars example of reform and restored piety. Founded the Franciscans Gave up a wealthy life to preach the good word St. Dominic and the Dominicans

26. Jewish communities all across Europe Jews flourished in Spain Why? Any illness or famine, Christians often blamed Jews Anti-Semitism – Prejudice against the Jews