Chapter 9 Dark Ages Flashcards
What are two ways that prove Christianity was the main influence in people’s lives at this time period.
The sacraments was all people had and they wouldn’t accept denial.
Kept education and history alive during the Middle Ages
How has life changed for people going from the Roman Empire to the dark ages in Western Europe.
The fall of Rome resulted in the collapse of the services of civilization.
End of political government, military, transportation, health, hygiene and education. Sought to warlords and the church.
What are two specific contributions that monks and monasteries made to their local communities during the dark ages.
The provided health services and produced good.
Bishops
In charge of bishopric regional worship
Monk
Live in monastery provided health services spiritual study and produced goods
Pope
Led whole church, Rome, guided bishops, dealt with kings and God spoke with pope infallible.
Priest
Leader of parish and leader of worship services
Nun
Lived in convents
Abott
The elected monk in charge of the monastery
Abess
The elected nun in charge of the convent
Why was the Catholic Church so central in people’s lives at this time period
The church provided the sacraments and the church had the power to advise kings and nobles
Kings
Highest authority in the land. Makes laws and takes care of citizens in his kingdom
Nobility
Most power after the king also a knight
Church official
Organized religion and kept track of education and history
Knights
Served as vassals during the Middle Ages
