Chapter 13-14 Religion Test Flashcards
Virtue
A way of acting that enables us to do good
Excommunication
A severe penalty that is imposed by church authorities for serious crimes against the Catholic religion.
Mendicant Order
A unique variety of religious order that developed in the thirteenth century.
Schism
A willful split or separation in the church
Spirituality
Our growing, loving relationship with God.
Summa Theology
The major work of saint Thomas Aquinas that organized and clarified thinking on many religious topics in the Thirteenth century.
Faith
A gift of God that helps us believe in him.
Hope
The conference that God will always be with us now and forever.
Charity
a virtue given to us by God that helps us love God above all things and love our neighbor as ourselves.
Lay Investiture Crusades
Under it, it was easy for bishops to become rich landowners and to forget about being spiritual leaders.
What inciting event event caused the Roman Empire to fall into a Dark age?
Crusades
When did the Crusades take pace ?
At the end of the 10th century
Why was the period from A.D. 500-A.D. 1,000 referred to as the Dark Ages?
The Roman empire fell apart, there were invaders in southern Europe, and it seemed like the whole world was in darkness and despair.
What metaphor that was applied to the Church during these times?
The Church was viewed as a beacon of light in the dark times.
Who was the pope during these dark times?
Pope St. Gregory The Great
four things that the Pope did for the Church and for the people of Europe.
Organized Rome, gave to the poor, negotiated peace, and wrote letters to instruct Catholics.
What important things did the monks sent by Pope Gregory accomplish?
They made laws, taught people to read, write, and count. Showed people to cultivate the land and set up trade.
What tradition is credited with saving Western Civilization?
The Monastic
List the Cardinal virtues.
faith, hope, and charity
Who was Charlemagne ? What did he do that was beneficial?
He was a powerful leader who was crowned emperor by the Pope. He protected the pope and the church, made laws supporting the church, and established schools.
Who was the pope at the beginning of the Crusades?
Pope Urban II
How many crusades were there and how long did the entire series of wars last?
There were 8 crusades and they lasted over 200 years.
