Western Civ.Chapter 8 Lesson 4Catholic Church in the Middle Ages

During the Middle Ages, what became the unifying factor for much of Europe?

• Catholicism

• Protestantism

• Judaism

• Islam

What role did the Catholic Church play in government during the Middle Ages?

• It functioned as a government and paid taxes

• It had no role in government

• It provided spiritual guidance but had no political power

• It formed close relationships with political figures and gained power

Who was considered more powerful than any king during the Middle Ages?

• The Pope

• The King

• The Archbishop

• The Cardinal

What was the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church during the Middle Ages?

• Deacons, Priests, Bishops, Archbishops, Cardinals, Pope

• Priests, Deacons, Bishops, Archbishops, Cardinals, Pope

• Bishops, Priests, Deacons, Archbishops, Cardinals, Pope

• Pope, Cardinals, Archbishops, Bishops, Priests, Deacons

What was the role of deacons within the Roman Catholic Church?

• Perform sacraments in the congregation

• Govern a collection of parishes

• Assist with Baptisms and preaching

• Choose a Pope

What were priests responsible for during the Middle Ages?

• Choosing a Pope

• Teaching in schools

• Copying manuscripts

• Overseeing dioceses

Who outranked the priests in the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church?

• Bishops

• Archbishops

• Cardinals

• Pope

What were bishops and archbishops responsible for during the Middle Ages?

• Performing sacraments in the congregation

• Choosing a Pope

• Overseeing dioceses

• Assisting with Baptisms and preaching

Who was responsible for choosing a Pope?

• Deacons

• Bishops

• Archbishops

• Cardinals

Which role in the Roman Catholic Church hierarchy was more potent than bishops?

• Deacons

• Priests

• Archbishops

• Cardinals