Chapter 3-Monasticism, The Rise of Islam, and Holy Roman Empire Flashcards

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In what years did Mohammed live?

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570 A.D. - 632 A.D.

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In what year did Mohammed have a conversion experience?

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610 A.D.

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What took place during Mohammed’s conversion experience?

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He claimed angel Gabriel visited him and gave him a series of revelations which was recorded in the Koran.

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What is the Hegira?

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Mohammed’s flight from Mecca. Also the first year of the Muslim era.

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What does Islam mean in Arabic?

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“Submission”

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How was Muslim expansion in the West (Europe) stopped?

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It was stopped in 732 A.D. by Charles “the Hammer” Martel at the Battle of Tours.

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Which Empire was constantly fending off advancing Muslims?

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Eastern Empire

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Christianity was no longer the dominant religion in what basin?

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Mediterranean basin.

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What happened because of Christianity not being the dominant religion in the Mediterranean basin?

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Europe became socially, economically, and culturally isolated. This helped create the Feudal System.

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(The Shahada) Faith:

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“There is no God but Allah and Mohammed is his prophet.”

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Prayer:

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Five times a day while bowing in the direction of Mecca.

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Fasting:

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A total fast from sunrise to sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.

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(Zakah) Almsgiving:

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Charitable giving to the poor, travelers, those engaged in a holy war.

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(The Hajj) Pilgrimage:

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Once a lifetime, if possible, every Muslim must go to the holy shrine the Ka’bah in Mecca.

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What was Charles Martel’s nickname?

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“The Hammer”

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Who was Charles Martel’s son?

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Pepin

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Who crowned Pepin king of the Franks?

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St. Boniface appointed by Pope Zachary

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Who was the son of Pepin?

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Charlemagne(Charles the Great)

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How long did Charlemagne rule?

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43 years

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In what year was Charlemagne’s death?

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814 A.D.

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What nickname did the Pope give Charlemagne after defeating the Lombards in 744?

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“Protector of the Papacy”

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What did Charlemagne establish?

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He established monasteries and schools for the training of priests and others

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What did Charlemagne donate to the Church?

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He donated property and money to the Church and insisted on tithing to support the Church.

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  • Jesus is neither God or equal to the Father.

- Jesus does not have a divine nature or will.

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Arianism

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  • Only one nature in Christ (Divine)
  • His human nature was absorbed into his his Divine nature
  • Pope St. Leo the Great was important in defeating this heresy
  • Used the word “God-man” to describe Jesus
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Monophysitism

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  • Believed that Christ was the union of two men, one human the other divine
  • St. Cyril developed concept of Hypostatic Union to counter this heresy
  • Heresy rejected the term “Theotokos-bearer of God)
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Nestorianism

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  • Denied Original Sin and its transmission into the human family
  • Man can be saved without God’s grace
  • Man can be saved through mere human endeavors
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Pelagianism

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Nicknamed “Golden Mouth” for his preaching skills

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St. Chrysostom

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  • Named Bishop before he was even baptized

- Was instrumental in defeating Arianism

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St. Ambrose

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Translated the Bible into Latin which took 23 years called the Vulgate

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St. Jerome

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Greatest of the Church Fathers and Theologians

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St. Augustine of Hippo

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  • First Christian monk

- Father of the monastic movement

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St. Anthony of Egypt

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Organized the first monasteries in 320 A.D.

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St. Pacomius

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Writings form the basis of Eastern monasticism

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St. Basil the Great

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Defended the fight against against Arianism

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St. Athanasius

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Established monasteries in France

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St. Martin of Tours

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  • Stressed frequent reception of Reconciliation
  • Copied, illustrated, and preserved sacred books during the barbarian invasion
  • Became the centers of learning and Church life
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Irish Monasteries

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  • The rule of St. Benedict became the model of Western monasticism
  • The rule is based on moderation
  • The motto is “ora et labora”- Latin for “prayer sand work”
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Benedictine Monasteries