England Before 1066 - Religion Flashcards
1
Q
What groups of people were very religious before 1066?
A
Anglo-Saxons, Christians
2
Q
Who did Christians follow before 1066?
A
Roman Catholic Religion
3
Q
Who was the head of the Roman Catholic Church?
A
The Pope
4
Q
When did the Pope of the Roman Catholic Church live?
A
Vatican in Rome
5
Q
What did the Catholic’s believe the Pope was an representative of during the 11th century?
A
God’s Personal representative
6
Q
Why did the Church play an important role in society?
A
Provided rules for: living, marriage and inheritance
Major land owner
Heard legal cases
