1. European Studies 9.21.17 Today’s Agenda: The Church… HW: None
Turn in: Nothing
Take out:
Planner,
Stamp Sheet
Feudalism Chart,
pen, paper for other notes.
Today’s Learning Objectives:
I can describe what life in the Middle Ages was like for different groups of people.
Today’s Agenda:
The Church…
HW: None

2. Importance of the Church
The building itself was typically at the center of the town/city…usually the largest and most elaborate building.
This becomes the source of pride for the town/city…
How else might this impact the people that live in the area?

3. Importance of the Church
The building was a meeting place…
Religious (certainly…)
Socially—gatherings, entertainment, etc.
Economically—usually the town square/market

4. Importance of the Church
The building was a place of information…
Those that were not officially involved in the Church, were reliant upon the Clergy to inform them about morality, the practice of religion, and how all things work in the world…
What kind of issues could possibly come from this need of the people?

5. 3.2—Church Organization
1. How was the Roman Catholic Church organized during the Middle Ages?
2. What role did the church play in government in medieval Europe?
3. What was the subject of the conflict between Pope Gregory VII and the Holy Roman emperor, Henry IV?

6. 3.2—Church Organization

7. 3.3--Sacraments
During the Middle Ages, what was the purpose of sacrament, according to the teachings of the church?
2. What was the result of NOT receiving the sacraments?
3. What SEVEN sacraments were administered by the church?

8. 3.3--Sacraments

9. 3.4--Pilgrimages
1. What did people undertake pilgrimages during the Middle Ages? What were some of the popular destinations of pilgrims?
2. What were the Crusades? What was the purpose of these Crusades?

10. 3.4--Pilgrimages

11. 3.5—Art & Architecture
1. In what ways did the art of medieval Europe reflect the influence of the Roman Catholic Church? 2. What were cathedrals? What were some of their key architectural features?

12. 3.5—Art & Architecture

13. 3.6--Education
1. What role did the Roman Catholic Church play in education during the Middle Ages?
2. Who was Thomas Aquinas? What did he try to do with theology and ancient philosophy?

14. 3.6--Education

15. 3.7--Holidays
What was the role of holidays in the everyday lives of the common folk?
What do you think the purpose of holidays was within the Church?

16. 3.7--Holidays

17. 3.8—Monastic Life
What is the difference between mendicant friars and monks?
What was life for a monk like?

18. 3.8—Monastic Life