Lesson 5 section 1: The Christian Church Takes Shape

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Who do Christians believe Jesus was?

Back

The son of God

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What significant decree did Emperor Constantine issue in 313 C.E.?

Back

Allowing Christians to practice their religion freely

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What was the role of monasteries in the Middle Ages?

Back

Preserving old texts and providing hospitality

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Who was the supreme head of the Roman Catholic Church?

Back

The pope

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By what year had the Church become the largest landholder in Europe?

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1050

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What language was the common language throughout Europe due to the Church?

Back

Latin

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What did Pope Gregory VII reform? Options: The design of churches, The education system, Forbidding priests to marry and outlawing the selling of Church offices, The currency system

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Forbidding priests to marry and outlawing the selling of Church offices

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What was the consequence of Henry IV being excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII?

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He was thrown out of the Church and could not gain salvation.

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What did the medieval Church collect from each member?

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A tithe or tax

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What right did Pope Gregory VII claim exclusively for the pope?

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The right to appoint priests, bishops, and heads of monasteries