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The Medieval Church

The Medieval Church . Chapter 15 Section 1 The Early Middle Ages . Fall of the Roman Empire. Catholic Church is the only thing that survives The most important!. Importance of monks and monasteries . Preserved/ spread Roman learning Spread Christianity Provided Services

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The Medieval Church

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  1. The Medieval Church Chapter 15 Section 1 The Early Middle Ages

  2. Fall of the Roman Empire • Catholic Church is the only thing that survives • The most important!

  3. Importance of monks and monasteries • Preserved/ spread Roman learning • Spread Christianity • Provided Services • Copied important works • Acted as advisors to the king

  4. Pope Gregory the Great • Created missionaries • Sent 40 to southern Britain

  5. Gregory VII • Who: Gregory VII • What: pope; excommunicated Henry IV • When: 1073 • Where: Holy Roman Empire • Why: led to the Concordat of Worms, attempted to solve Papal vs. King

  6. Goal of Catholic Church • Spread Christianity • Gain political and religious power • Do so by excommunication

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