Medieval society Flashcards
1
Q
What were the the paintings of heaven and hell in churches called?
A
Doom paintings
2
Q
True or false: doom painting showed that most people get into heaven
A
False, they showed most going to hell.
3
Q
What was a common way for rich people to try to get to heaven?
A
Paying the church
4
Q
What were flagellants?
A
People who whipped themselves to get rid of the plague.
5
Q
Why did flagellants do what they did?
A
They thought that punishing themselves would stop god punishing them.
6
Q
What type of houses did peasants live in?
A
Cruck houses
