6.19.T - Lesson: Middle Ages Christendom Review Flashcards
Because the medieval monastic orders followed a strict set of guidelines while copying the Bible, the modern Christian can rest assured that:
the monks made sure that what was translated was the best for the people who were reading it.
the Bible that exists today is better than what they had then.
the Bible that exists today is the same that existed from the beginning.
the monks added what needed to be added and edited what they disagreed with.
the Bible that exists today is the same that existed from the beginning.
In an effort to protect as many as possible from the horror of war, the pope threatened the rulers and warriors of Europe with ____________ if they harmed the innocent.
excommunication
monasticism
death
penance
excommunication
Why did powerful nobles and kings donate lands and money to the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
They thought that they needed to help the church gain power, and therefore they would have more power over the people.
They thought that contributing to the church would gain them influence over the people and the local monks.
They thought that the church needed more land for mission work, and thereby they would have better standing with the people.
They thought that by contributing, their souls would we prayed for and they would spend less time in purgatory.
They thought that by contributing, their souls would we prayed for and they would spend less time in purgatory.
Which of the following statements describes Pope Gregory the Great?
He wrote many great theological pieces and composed much of the Church’s liturgical chant, which eventually became known as the “Gregorian chant.”
He was completely incorruptible and emphasized the importance of the Church in the daily life of the people and helping the poor.
All of these are correct.
Gregory walked away from his successful career and became a monk, believing that it was one of the greatest callings in life.
All of these are correct.
During the early Middle Ages, the bishop of Rome assumed control over the church in Europe as people looked to him for leadership. With the Western Roman Empire gone, who stepped in to fill the power void?
the pope, or “Father-Protector”
the archbishop
the emperor
the king
the pope, or “Father-Protector”
During the early Middle Ages, when Christian missionaries took the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ to the German tribes that had overthrown the Western Roman Empire, how did the German tribes react?
Over time, the Christian missionaries grew tried of the German tribes not accepting the gospel and gave up.
The Christian missionaries adopted the pagan religions of the German tribes.
Over time, many abandoned their old pagan religions and adopted Christianity.
Within a few years, they ran off the majority of the Christian missionaries.
Over time, many abandoned their old pagan religions and adopted Christianity.
Which religious order believed that free time was the enemy of the soul, thus every waking hour was filled with labor, prayer, and meditation?
the Franciscans
None of these are correct.
the Dominicans
the Benedictines
the Benedictines
The pope argued that only the Church possessed the power to fill vacant Church positions, but the rulers within Europe argued what?
that the Church had no jurisdiction in their land
that the Church should be over all civil and clergy positions
that the Church create more positions so that they could put their own leaders in power
that the Church had the responsibility to feed the poor and foster peace in all their kingdoms
that the Church had no jurisdiction in their land
Some of the clergy believed that the best way to serve God and avoid worldly temptation was to take a vow of ________ and join a religious order.
communion
solitude
monasticism
sacrament
monasticism
What was taught by the sacramental system that was developed by the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?
The sacramental systems taught that holy sacraments are necessary for salvation.
By 500 AD, the title of pope, or “Father-Protector,” had been adopted, and the church proclaimed the pope to be what?
Christ’s right-hand man
Christ’s substitute on earth
a prophet of the Lord
a holy man and without sin
Christ’s substitute on earth
What were the sacraments of the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages? (List at least 4)
Your Answer:
The four sacraments include baptism, communion, penance, and confirmation.
