7-3 Review

1. In what ways were parish priests necessary to the spread and practice of Christianity?

2. Explain how the structure (building) of churches changed over time.

3. In what ways did the church look down upon women 3. In what ways did the church look down upon women? In what ways did it also protect them?

4. Describe the life of a monk according to Benedictine Rule.

5. List some of the good deeds done by monks and nuns.

6. How did the church claim power and authority over its followers, even the strongest rulers/lords of the time?

7. What were some areas of reform that monks felt were necessary within the church during the middle ages?

8. Briefly describe the treatment of Jews in Europe during the Middle Ages.

1. In what ways were parish priests necessary to the spread and practice of Christianity? Only contact some people had with church Administered rights/sacraments which led to ones salvation Explained the Bible which was in Latin

2. Explain how the structure (building) of churches changed over time. Started as wood structures Then stone Eventually grand cathedrals with stained glass windows to glorify God

3. In what ways did the church look down upon women 3. In what ways did the church look down upon women? In what ways did it also protect them? Look Down: Sin easily Need a man’s guidance Tough punishments Protect: Minimum age for marriage Fined men that harmed wives

4. Describe the life of a monk according to Benedictine Rule. Based around meditation and worship Hard labor (food production/ writing scripture) Follow: Poverty Chastity Obedience

5. List some of the good deeds done by monks and nuns. Developed agriculture methods Provided health care Educational services / Taught Latin Food / Lodging to travelers Copied books

6. How did the church claim power and authority over its followers, even the strongest rulers/lords of the time? Must follow Canon Law Excommunication Meant no sacraments No sacrament of burial = condemned to Hell Interdict When nobles / lords disobeyed the church Entire towns forbidden to worship

7. What were some areas of reform that monks felt were necessary within the church during the middle ages? Wealth and luxury started taking over Go back to Benedictine Rule The church should chose its rulers Friars should continue to spread words

8. Briefly describe the treatment of Jews in Europe during the Middle Ages. At first they were valued Lived side by side with Christians By late 1000s Persecuted Blamed for illness / disease Forbidden from owning land Many Jews left for Eastern Europe