Exam 2 Review Flashcards
When was the Period of Decline in the early medieval church?
600-950AD
Gregory I, the Great lived from ___to___
540-604AD
(T/F) Gregory I was from a wealthy family and was well educated
True
(T/F) Gregory I spoke Greek
False
What year was Gregory I made pope?
590AD
What were the problems of the empire during Gregory I’s papacy?
Poverty, disease from Tiber river, financial instability of the Church, defense of Rome against Lombards, needed to establish Papal supremacy
(T/F) Gregory I’s preaching was simple, practical, and allegorical
True
(T/F) Gregory I opposed relics and saints
False
(T/F) Gregory I saw an avenging God rather than a God of love
True
(T/F) Gregory I was semi-pelagian
True
(T/F) Gregory I held to double predestination
False
(T/F) Gregory I developed the theology of purgatory
True
(T/F) Gregory I developed the theology of penance
True
(T/F) Gregory I’s papal rule destroyed the unity of both Europe and the Western Church
False
(T/F) Gregory I began the idea of Papal succession
True
What was the style of worship under Gregory I?
Formalized, with (gregorian) chants and ritual
(T/F) Gregory I believed in salvation outside of the Church
False
What was the document ‘the Donation of Constantine’?
A forged document, written in the mid- 8th century but supposedly from the 4th century, stating that Constantine formally donated all of Rome, Italy and Western Europe to the Bishop of Rome
What was the document ‘the Isidorean Decretalis’?
A forged document, written mid- 9th century but supposedly a series of church leader decisions made by Clement of Rome until the 8th century. Some were genuine but most were spurious. Affirmed that Popes
were given supreme authority from the beginning, permitted all bishops to appeal to the Pope (thus limiting role of Archbishops), and regarded Church as free from secular control.
Summarize the life of Mohammed
Lived 570-632AD, He was a shepherd & visionary who married wealthy widow. At 35 he received a vision to preach monotheism to his polytheistic society. His wife was his 1st convert. The poor listen, but the wealthy are hostile; as a result, in 622 he flees to Medina.In 630 he returned to Mecca with a military triumph over the resistance. A’bu Bekr succeeds him after death.
Summarize the teachings of Islam
Islam contains Judaistic, Christian and Gnostic elements, and generally holds to a high morality. Believes Jesus was a prophet who was virgin born, but his death and resurrection were not true. In practice, Islam entails submission to God, confession of faith in Allah and a willingness to follow teachings of Mohammed. Includes ritual prayer to Mecca 5 times/day, Fasting in the 9th month between sunrise & sunset, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in one’s life.
Why did Islam spread faster than Christianity in North Africa?
Islam had scripture translated in the language of the people, while Christian scripture remained in Latin
(T/F) Islam brought a higher level of ‘civilization’ to parts of North Africa
True, introduced concepts of Education, Mathematics(concept of zero), Chemistry, Agriculture, Literature, Language, and Handcrafts(architecture)
(T/F) As time went on, Western Europe became more educated and virtuous during this period
False, morality declined and superstition increased because education and learning all but ceased
(T/F) Christianity came to England around 411AD, but had virtually disappeared
True
When did Saints Patrick, Columba, and Aidan replant the Church in England?
651AD
Gregory I sent St. Augustine to England and saw the conversion of this king
King Ethelbert
(T/F) King Ethelbert ordered the conversion of the people of England
True
What were some of the conflicts between Western and Celtic worship/theology?
The date of Easter, Ecclesiastical structure (Celts had an Abbot rather than a bishop), Celts were more evangelical
664 Synod declared Celtic people must follow which form, Celtic or Roman?
Roman
From 200-700AD, what environmental factor negatively affected harvests in England?
England got progressively colder and wetter until 800AD
(T/F) Civilization flourished in Early Medieval Europe
False, the black death had devastated Europe and what remained were sparsely populated tribal groups
The Carolingian Empire arose in a _____ _____
Power vacuum
Charlemagne presented the king as ______ of the people
Steward
What actions did Charlemagne take to build up the Carolingian empire?
Published laws, set inspection teams to check on officials, established common currency to match muslim coinage, and utilized his military in conquering new lands
(T/F) Charlemagne sought to reproduce roman civilization
True
Where did Charlemagne set his capital city, where he established his palace school?
Aachen
What writing script did Charlemagne develop which lead to a European literary revival?
Carolingian minuscule
What prolific writer served as adviser to Charlemagne?
Alcuin of York
When was Charlemagne declared Holy Roman Emperor?
Christmas Day, 800AD
Define Caesaropapism
The claim that Western rulers were directly descended from Caesar Augustus, denied by the Western Church
What are the limitations of the Carolingian empire under Charlemagne?
Economic infrastructure not yet fully repaired, Tribalism continued to dominate among the Frankish nobility, Military strength not sufficient to hold back Viking invaders, Urban environment not yet large enough to allow for empire to continue with death of Charlemagne, Food supply not yet sufficient for needs of population