How did Thomas Aquinas show that nature proved the existence of God?

It's so organized and orderly that God must have created it.

ceremonies thought to bring special blessings from God

What did medieval holidays honor?

event in the lives of Jesus and the saints

What were the Crusades?

wars between Christians & Muslims to control the Holy Land

Why was Jerusalem a popular place to make a pilgrimage?

It is where Jesus was crucified.

people whose job is in the church

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1
How did Thomas Aquinas show that nature proved the existence of God?
The colors in nature had to be created by God.
It's so organized and orderly that God must have created it.
He didn't make any such claim.
He said the variety of animals was proof of God.
2
What is the style of architecture in the Middle Ages?
Greek style
gothic style
Roman style
Byzantine style
3
Who won the Crusades?
the Roman Catholics
everyone - they decided to share
the Byzantines
the Muslims
4
What was the only type of Christianity that existed in Medieval Europe?
Eastern Orthodox
Judaism
Lutheran
Roman Catholic
5
What are sacraments?
animal sacrifices
medieval breath mints
ceremonies thought to bring special blessings from God
sacks of food given to peasants
6
What was the most important thing in the lives of medieval Europeans?
traveling and exploring
the Church
family values
a comfortable retirement
7
Which of the following are sacraments?
kneeling and Eucharist
baptism and confession
Bible reading and confirmation
prayer and matrimony
8
What did medieval holidays honor?
important lords and ladies
the anniversaries of important Roman battles
event in the lives of Jesus and the saints
the last day of school
9
What were the Crusades?
a type of food eaten by peasants
wars between Christians & Muslims to control the Holy Land
a series of tests for 7th graders
the first Bibles
10
What was the language of the Roman Catholic Church and the educated people of medieval Europe?
Greek
Latin
Italian
English
11
What is the importance of St. Peter to Catholics?
They believe Jesus chose him to be the leader of Christians.
Jesus sent him to spread His message to western Roman Empire
all of the above
He is considered the first pope
12
Why was Jerusalem a popular place to make a pilgrimage?
It was close to Europe.
It is where Jesus was crucified.
It is where Christianity started.
It had good trade.
13
Medieval paintings and stained glass windows often told religious stories in picture. Why?
The Church had great wealth to spend on art.
all of the above
People couldn't read.
Religion was important so they made their art about it.
14
What is excommunication?
to start a new religion
to elect a new pope
a lack of communication
to be kicked out of the church
15
Which clergy members often separated themselves from society to better focus on God and such?
knights
monks
priests
popes
16
What monk tried to prove the existence of God using the Greek philosophy of logical thought?
Pope Alejandro
St. Benedict
Thomas Aqinas
Pope Gregory
17
What was the subject of most medieval art?
the role of horses in farming
every day people
beautiful queens
religion
18
What is clergy?
People who see clearly.
people whose job is in the church
Christians
people who go to church
19
Why did pilgrims travel to religious sites?
to earn money
to see new areas
to escape boredom
to show their devotion to God
20
Which of the following can be found on a gothic cathedral?
flying buttresses
stained glass
gargoyles
all of the above

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