The Role of the Medieval Church

Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

What were sacred rites that Christians believed brought them grace, or a special blessing?

Historians often refer to the Middle Ages as the "Age of _________"

What is a journey to a holy site called?

Which sacrament involves confessions of sins to a priests?

Which sacrament uses bread and wine representing the body and blood of Jesus?

Since most people couldn't read, art helped them understand Biblical stories.

What vows did Monks and Nuns make?

Where did friars live?

What does it mean to be excommunicated?

What was the purpose of most Medieval art?

Why would people go on a pilgrimage?

What was a large church called?

What was the center of medieval life in western Europe?

How often were medieval church services held?

Most schooling in the Medieval times took place in churches.

What is a military expedition to the land where Jesus lived?

Where did monks live?

Who were the crusades fought between?