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THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH

THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH. Main Ideas. What is Papal Supremacy? What was the impact of excommunication? What was the importance of the Church? How did monks and nuns help build Christianity in Europe?. What is Papal Supremacy.

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THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH

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  1. THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH

  2. Main Ideas • What is Papal Supremacy? • What was the impact of excommunication? • What was the importance of the Church? • How did monks and nuns help build Christianity in Europe?

  3. What is Papal Supremacy • Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in 380 A.D. • Church was unifying force during the chaotic time of Western Europe • Popes lived in Rome • Popes began to believe that they had more power than the king

  4. What was the impact of excommunication? • Could not receive the sacraments or a Christian burial • A noble could face an interdict if he opposed the Church • Church demanded fighting stop between Friday through Sunday, which helped feudal warfare decrease

  5. What was the importance of the Church? • Priest was the only contact people had with the Church • Rituals and faith were a part of everyday life • Was the social center where visiting and dancing took place • Daily life revolved around Christian calendar

  6. How did monks and nuns help build Christianity in Europe? • Emphasized hard work • Copied and stored important writings • Provided social service, such as taking care of the sick and poor, setting up schools, and caring for travelers

  7. Review • What did the priest provide for the people? • What did monks and nuns provide for people? • When did the Church demand that fighting stop?

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