Church teachings on royal authority Flashcards
1
Q
What is canon law?
A
- the beliefs of the Church
- Church teachings and practices
2
Q
What power did the Pope have in relation to the King?
A
He could excommunicate the King
3
Q
Who interpreted canon law?
A
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York
4
Q
What did Church law say?
A
- people had to attend the service every Sunday
- you could be tried and sentenced in Church courts
5
Q
Why did the Monarch have to rely on the Church for social control?
A
The King was personally unknown though his government had wide and deep roots in communities as every town would have a parish and the community would know the Priest
6
Q
What could the Church do to control society?
A
- reinforce the law of the land
- relieve social tensions by stressing the importance of giving to the poor
