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Happy Friday!. Take out your GRRR Pick up a worksheet and a “quiz” Complete the “quiz” WITHOUT using your notes!. Why was the Catholic Church so powerful in feudal Europe?. Power of the Church in Medieval Europe. Would you believe it?. Take notes as they appear on the screen.
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Happy Friday! Take out your GRRR Pick up a worksheet and a “quiz” Complete the “quiz” WITHOUT using your notes!
Power of the Church in Medieval Europe Would you believe it? Take notes as they appear on the screen. Work with your group to decide if you would have followed the Catholic Church.
Would you believe it? Church provides a sense of UNITY and belonging during uncertain times.
Would you believe it? The Church provided HOPE that life would be better in Heaven. While watching the video, think about what was negative about the life of a serf during this time.
Would you believe it? The Church had its own set of laws, CANON LAW, that had to be followed or one could face excommunication (being kicked out of the Church).
Would you believe it? The Church provided social services such as care for the poor, sick, orphans, and widows. The first hospitals in Europe were operated by the Church. They did this by collecting a TITHE, or 1/10 of a Christian’s income each year.
Would you believe it? Religious communities called monasteries provided the best EDUCATION during this time. They also preserved some of the knowledge of ancient Rome.
Would you believe it? CATHEDRALS were built to impress the believer with the power of God. They used height and light for this effect.
Would you believe it? CHARLEMAGNE
Make a list of reasons why the Catholic Church was powerful and write them in the arm on your worksheet.