The Catholic Church Middle Ages

Local Christian communities were called ___________.

• parishes

• families

• dioceses

• regions

What was the greatest source of stability for people in Western Europe during the Middle Ages?

• The Protestant Church

• The Great Council

• The Roman Catholic Church

• The strong central government

The center of life in a medieval community was the

• town hall

• temple

• market

• church

During the Middle Ages, people relied on the Church to

• explain world events

• help the poor and sick

• hold town meeting and events

• do all of the above

The study of religion and God is 

• theology
• monastery
• convent
• philosophy

Religious officials who lead a church service are called

• mass
• clergy
• noble
• vassal

The pope had more power than the king.

• False

• True

Church officials became more _________ as the church grew.

• happy

• corrupt

• poor

• giving

The bishop of _________ thought he should have more power than all other bishops.

• Rome

• USA

• Ghana

• Cyprus

The bishop of Rome later became known as the __________.

• God

• Ruler

• Pope

• King