1. The Spread of Christianity in Europe
Seat work
Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages with your row group.

2. The Spread of Christianity in Europe
What year did Pope Gregory I send a group of monks as missionaries to Britain?
597
sacred rites of Christianity, such as baptism and communion
Sacraments
large community of Christians spread across the world
Christendom

3. Student Experts The Spread of Christianity in Europe 08/19/10
Have students think about how the quiet setting at a library can help them study. Have them list the effects of that environment in the bottom box. For example, students might write that few distractions help them focus and a quiet atmosphere helps them concentrate.

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Key Ideas
Christian monks and nuns lived and worked in communities dedicated to spiritual goals.
Missionaries spread Christian teachings throughout northern Europe.
Through its teachings and sacraments, the Catholic Church became a center of authority in medieval Europe.
Have students examine the Culture Close-Up feature Monastic Life in Section 2. Have students visit myworldhistory.com to learn more about what life was like in a medieval monastery or convent.

5. Key Terms monastery—secluded religious community
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Key Terms
monastery—secluded religious community
convent—religious community for women known
as nuns
pagan—follower of a polytheistic religion
missionary—someone who tries to convert others to a particular religion
saint—person believed to be especially holy
To help students better understand these terms, have them examine the information under the heading The Conversion of Europe in Section 2.

6. Monasteries and Convents
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Monasteries and Convents
What did monks and nuns do?
What was the Benedictine Rule?
How did monks mark time that passed each day?
Have students review the material under the heading Monasteries and Convents in Section 2 to facilitate understanding.

8. What activities took place at monasteries and convents?
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What activities took place at monasteries and convents?
Monasteries and Convents
Tell students to list activities that took place at monasteries and convents in each oval. Tell them to add ovals if they can think of more than four activities.

9. Catholicism Comes to Britain
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Catholicism Comes to Britain
What caused Patrick to return to Ireland?
What was the effect of Patrick’s missionary work in Ireland?
What caused much of Britain to become Catholic?
Have students review the text under the heading The Conversion of Europe in Section 2.

10. How did Christianity spread through different parts of Europe?
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How did Christianity spread through different parts of Europe?
Before students fill out the graphic organizer, have them analyze the map in Section 2 showing the spread of Christianity. Then have them review the text under the heading The Conversion of Europe.

11. How did Christianity affect people’s daily lives?
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How did Christianity affect people’s daily lives?
Christianity in Daily Life
Tell students to read the material under the subheading The Church’s Power. Then have them list examples of these effects in the outer ovals. They may add ovals if necessary.

12. The Medieval Church What is the significance of the sacraments?
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The Medieval Church
What is the significance of the sacraments?
What did Catholics believe would cause a person to avoid hell?
Review with students the information under the subheading Catholic Teachings.

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The Power of the Church
How do you think the Church’s power contributed to the way people went about their daily lives?
Why do you think some Christians came into
conflict with other religions?
Have students review the information in Section 2 under the heading The Medieval Church.

14. Describe the spread of Christianity in medieval Europe.
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Describe the spread of Christianity in medieval Europe.
Monasteries and Convents
The Conversion of Europe
The Medieval Church
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