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In what ways did the Catholic church influence people’s lives in Europe?
The medieval Catholic Church affected the life of the medieval Europeans by affecting their education, jobs and getting the rights to attend events.
Describe the new political and social order of feudalism
The feudal system’s greatest to least power starts off with the King, Lord,Vassals/Knights, then the peasants/Merchants/Craftsmen, then the serfs. In addition, feudalism is a structure/pyramid of power used to keep feudal Europe stable or more organized.
Describe the Medieval knight. How are they similar and different from Japanese samurai?
Knights followed the Code of Chivalry, meanwhile samurai followed Bushido, which means the way of the warrior. Also, samurai tend to be more loyal to their masters. They’re both similar, because they both have swords, and they both serve in the military.
How did the increased trade change life in medieval Europe?
As Europe’s trade increased, towns grew larger and several cities became wealthy from trade.
How was the king’s power limited in medieval Europe?
The king’s power was limited by a document called the Magna Carta, or the Great Charter. Furthermore, This document placed limits on the king’s power. Also, the Great Council took a role on the tax money that the king could take.
Describe the Gothic style of Medieval architecture.
Gothic churches could be built taller than Romanesque churches and gave a sense of upward movement. Gothic churches had Colorful stained-glass windows often presented scenes from the life and teachings of Jesus. Not just that, but there were pictures of Jesus.
What is anti-Semitism and how did it affect people?
Anit-Semitism is a form of hatred to Jews. During the middle ages Jews were the scapegoat of most of the problems in medieval europe, because of this there was hostility against Jews. In other words, Jews were treated with hostility just because of their race.
During early Christianity, which group of the Church hierarchy was the most numerous? Also, define the words “hierarchy” and “clergy” (or use Glossary) and write those definitions down.
The biggest group that played a role in the middle age church is the Laity.
A hierarchy is an organization with different levels of power.
Clergy are people, such as priests who are the leaders of a religion.
What is an indulgence and what role did it play in the Reformation?
An indulgence is a grant from the pope that is supposedly “a way to buy yourself into heaven.”
What role did Erasmus, Martin Luther, and John Calvin play in reforming the Catholic church? WHO WAS ERASMUS? LUTHER’S REFORMATION, WHO WAS MARTIN LUTHER? THE REFORMATION SPREADS, WHO WAS JOHN CALVIN?
Martin Luther, and John Calvin played a role in reforming the Catholic church by putting a stop to medieval church corruption, by spreading the belief of humanism. Additionally, humanism is the belief that humans should look at themselves for solutions instead of seeking solutions to their problems by looking up to religion or other supernatural things.
Describe the importance of Gutenberg’s printing press
Gutenberg’s printing press allowed him to spread humanist ideas faster.
Describe the contributions of leading Renaissance artists.
They constructed beautiful buildings, and they expressed new humanist ideas.
Describe the new styles Renaissance artists developed? Define the word “chiaroscuro.” Also, click on the word “perspective” and write that definition down.
Renaissance artists developed pictures that had perspective in it. Also, Renaissance artists tried to make their picture as realistic as possible. Not just that, but they used a technique called chiaroscuro. Chiaroscuro used shadows and light instead of thick outlines/borders.
Describe England’s theaters and the role Shakespeare played as a playwright.
England’s theater had a stages that stood out and was open to the air. Also, William Shakespeare wrote about people’s emotions and strengths and weaknesses.
What did scientists use to create a new way of thinking called the Scientific Revolution?
Scientists used inventions and mathematics to create a new way of thinking called the Scientific Revolution.
