Religion, humanism and learning

Question 1

Function of the Church

Answer 1

• The Church provided the focus of popular entertainment

- Churches played a fundamental role in ordinary peoples lives

Question 2

Lollards and anti-clericalism

Answer 2

• A small minority believed in Lollardy, founded by John Wycliffe - they considered the Catholic Church to be corrupt
• Criticism of the Church did exist however there were only ever specific outbursts that were usually politically motivated

Question 3

Education

Answer 3

• It was a period of widening educational opportunities - this still depended on where a person lived
• Humanism started to become prevalent at Magdalen but it was not yet widespread