Church History AD 500-1000

Who was the founder of the Benedictine Order, which played a significant role in monastic life during the early Middle Ages?

• Saint Augustine

• Saint Francis of Assisi

• Saint Benedict of Nursia

• Saint Dominic

Which empire's rise to power significantly impacted the Christian church by spreading the religion and influencing church politics during this period?

• The Roman Empire

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Carolingian Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What was the primary purpose of the monastic movement, which grew significantly during this period?

• Military conquest

• Economic trade

• Spiritual renewal and discipline

• Political governance

Born in Rome in 540, ordained a priest in 578

• Justinian I

• Charlemagne

• Pope St. Gregory the Great

• Justin Moor

Emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire from 527-565

• Pope St. Gregory the Great

• Justinian I

• Charlemagne

• St. Benedict

The Moors were __________ from ____________

• Monks / Turkey

• Christians / Italy

• Barbarians / Eastern Europe

• Muslims / North Africa

Emperor of the EASTERN Roman Empire from 527-565

• Justinian I

• JPII

• Charlemagne

• Captain Kurtz

Which best describes the role of monasteries?

• Made up of one or several buildings

• Homes for religious men and women to work and pray

• Centers of learning and hospitality

• Helped protect Western Civilization by preserving religious artifacts and knowledge

• All of the above

This group of people invaded several territories in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe

• Monks

• Muslims

• Moors

• Mohammad

Was not technically a religious leader, but helped with the spread of Christianity

• Justinian I

• Charlemagne

• Pope St. Gregory the Great

• St. Benedict of Nursia