THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH

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THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH
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Main Ideas

• What is Papal Supremacy?
• What was the impact of excommunication?
• What was the importance of the Church?
• How did monks and nuns help build Christianity in
  Europe?

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What is Papal Supremacy

• Christianity became the official religion of the
  Roman Empire in 380 A.D.
• Church was unifying force during the chaotic time
  of Western Europe
• Popes lived in Rome
• Popes began to believe that they had more power
  than the king

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What was the impact of excommunication?

• Could not receive the sacraments or a Christian
  burial
• A noble could face an interdict if he opposed the
  Church
• Church demanded fighting stop between Friday
  through Sunday, which helped feudal warfare
  decrease

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What was the importance of the Church?

• Priest was the only contact people had with the
  Church
• Rituals and faith were a part of everyday life
• Was the social center where visiting and dancing
  took place
• Daily life revolved around Christian calendar

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How did monks and nuns help build Christianity in
Europe?

• Emphasized hard work
• Copied and stored important writings
• Provided social service, such as taking care of
  the sick and poor, setting up schools, and caring
  for travelers

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• What did the priest provide for the people?
• What did monks and nuns provide for people?
• When did the Church demand that fighting stop?