The Medieval Church

Question 1

“Dark Ages”

Answer 1

We think of it as gloomy and miserable, but there were good things that happened too, such as the unification of Christianity, and founding of religious orders.

Question 2

Bubonic plague

Answer 2

40% die, cities quarantine themselves, it appears to be punishment for sin.

Question 3

Avignon Papacy

Answer 3

Pope dies, cardinals from Avignon elect Clement VII at the same time as Rome elects Urban VI. Clement VII works in Avignon, and there are a lot of parties. Eventually the council of constance gets rid of both of them and Martin V is elected as the real pope.

Question 4

Western Schism

Answer 4

There were many heresies circulating, such as concilarism, lollardy, and hussites.