Age of Faith

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Carolingian Empire

• Barbarian Invasions

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Carolingian Empire

• Feudalism

_____________________ of the medieval period was closely connected to Christian thought, particularly theology. It was born of the confluence of Greek (and to a lesser extent of Roman) and __________________. Its methods were at first those of Plotinus and later those of Aristotle. But it developed within faith as a means of throwing light on the truths and mysteries of faith.

• Science- invents

• Philosophy - Christianity

• Philosophy - Judaism

• Science- inventors

Christian belief was so widespread during this time that historians sometimes call the Middle Ages the...

• "Age of the Church"

• "Age of Faith"

• "Age of the Pope"

• "Age of the Catholic Church"

Community life in western Europe during the Middle Ages centered on

• the school.

• the theater.

• the church.

• the town hall.

Which Roman Emperor issued a decree (law) allowing Christians to practice their religion freely?

• Augustus Caesar

• Julius Caesar

• Nero

• Constantine

What was the primary institution that influenced daily life during the Age of Faith?

• The monarchy

• The church

• The guilds

• The universities

Which architectural style is most associated with the Age of Faith?

• Baroque

• Gothic

• Renaissance

• Modern

During the Age of Faith, which group was primarily responsible for preserving and copying manuscripts?

• Nobles

• Monks

• Merchants

• Knights

What was a common feature of medieval cathedrals built during the Age of Faith?

• Flying buttresses

• Glass domes

• Steel frames

• Wooden beams