Chapter 6 - Religion, Humanism, Arts and Learning Flashcards
What was the function of the church>
Provide popular entertainment
Who was the highest position in the church held by?
The Pope
What was the relationship between the state and church?
Erastian
How many dioceses were there in England?
17
Who were the two churchmen who had the most power under Henry VII?
John Morton and Richard Fox
What was the function of a chantry priest?
Intercession for the soul of his patron
What did benefactors see the benefit of their donations as?
Benefitting religious experience of themselves and community
Who were the confraternity?
Groups of men who gathered together to provide collectively for the funeral costs of members to pay for masses for their members and socialise
Why was mass important?
- Sacrifice performed by the priest on behalf of community
- Scared ritual in which whole community participated
Why did Lollards want to translate the Bible into English?
They believed it was important to understand it
Who were the earliest human scholars of significance?
William Grocyn
Thomas Lincare
How many new schools were founded between 1460 and 1509?
53
