chapter 21 section 2 Flashcards
1
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monastery
A
secluded community where monks (religious men) practice prayer and scripture
2
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pagan
A
follower of polytheistic religion (believe in multiple gods)
3
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missionary
A
someone who tries to convert others to a specific religion
4
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saint
A
especially holy person
5
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sacraments
A
sacred rites of the christian church
6
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power of the church
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medieval europeans believed that church was the highest authority, could punish people by denying them the sacraments, also that pope had more power than emperor
7
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christendom
A
large community of christians spread across the world
