W11 Flashcards
Why did people go on pilgrimage?
To be forgiven of sin; or cured of disease; or to receive good fortune.
What is a large impressive church that contains the seat of the bishop called?
Cathedral
How were churches and cathedrals decorated and why?
They were colourful and highly decorated with paintings on the wall of bible stories and stained glass windows, as most parishioners could not read.
What was the nave?
The part of the church where parishioners stood during Mass.
What was the name of a 10% tax on income paid to the church?
A Tithe
Who was Galen?
A Roman doctor who believed that God designed the body and whose teachings were passed on by the church.
Who did the church say caused disease?
God (as punishment for sin).