Social Studies chapter 3

Question 1

The Roman Catholic Church ruled during the High Middle Ages. The High Middle ages lasted from _______ to _____

Answer 1

The High Middle Ages lasted from 1000 to 1300 C.E.

Question 2

What do Christians believe about Jesus?

Answer 2

They believe that Jesus was put to death in the 1st century C.E. They believe that he is the son of God, and that God sent him too earth to save people from their sins, and that he rose from the dead after his death by crucifixion.

Question 3

What happened in the 313 C.E. and 395 C.E.?

Answer 3

In 313 CE Constantine issued a decree allowing Christians to practice their religion freely. Then in 395 C.E., Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire

Question 4

At the start of the Roman Empire, everyone in western Europe belonged to one ______, the ________

Answer 4

one church, the Roman Catholic Church

Question 5

What are the ranking of clergy members from highest ranking to lowest?

Answer 5

Pope; Cardinal; Archbishop; Bishop; Priest; Deacon

Question 6

The Church had great power. What were the three main things that made the Church so powerful?

Answer 6

In 1050, They were the largest landholder in Europe; Church officials were the only ones who could read/write; They collected tithes, or taxes.

Question 7

What are the 7 sacraments?

Answer 7

Baptism, confirmation, eucharist, matrimony, holy orders, penance, extreme unction

Question 8

What is a pilgrimage?

Answer 8

Pilgrims traveled long distances to holy sites.