CWC unit 2 Flashcards
How long did the eastern half of the roman empire last?
until the 15th century
Where did islam develop?
middle east, north africa, and spain
what language did the church develop?
latin
what did christs kingdom on earth become known as?
“christendom”
What do we call the thousands of years afyer the collapse of the western roman empire?
The “middle ages”
Despite popular views, what was the middle ages actually like?
the medieval west was distinctive and influential, rennaissance and reformations. Time of beauty and art, and intellect.
When did benedict of Nursia live?
AD480-547
Who was the “Father of Western monasticism”
Benedict of Nursia
What did Benedict found?
He founded a new intentional community in the mountains of south rome. His monasticism inspired other which included prayer, work, security, stability. and purpose.
Why did people like monasticism?
Because it was secure, compared to the uncertainty of the early middle ages
What happened on AD 800
Pope leo iii crowned chalemange “emporor of the romans” –this solidified the alliance with the bishop of rome and the most powerful king in west eurpoe
What was the christian church governed by?
bishops
Who was the first bishop of Rome?
Peter
What were the sacraments?
Rituals like babtism and communion
Who stated the im[ortance of the sacraments last unit?
Augustine engaged in a debate with the donatists
How did the medieval christianity take the importance of the sacraments?
they saw them as “channels of grace” that showed Gods forgiveness and holiness through stuff like water, bread and wine.
How did the sacraments effect the church?
It gave lots of power to the hierarchy of the church, and they could withold them from people, or excommunicate
Who was muhammad?
He was the most important person in this period that wasnt christian. He is the central figure of islam–(related to, but not judaism and christianity)
When did islam begin to rise?
In the 7th and 8th century
What was the creed of islam?
“There is no god but Allah, and muhammad is his messenger.”
Who was charlamagne?
The most famous political ruler and military leader of the middle ages. “Charles the Great”
how did charlamange begin his reign?
He began as king of the germanic group known as the Franks, whos land comprised of the kingdom of France and the holy roman empire (present day germany)
