The Medieval Church
World History Chapter 7 Section 3, p. 39-44
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1. What are sacraments and why were they
important to Christians?
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2. What role did the church play in the daily lives of
medieval Christians?
3. How did Church teachings about women
influence people’s lives?
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4. Even though monks and nuns had withdrawn
from society, what contributions did they make
to society?
5. What advantages did convents provide for
women?
6. Who is more powerful here, the pope or the
king? Why?
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7. What gave the Church political and economic
power?
8. What gave the Church spiritual authority and
how did that lead to political power?
9. What problem stemmed from the Church’s
success?
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10.How were Jews treated in Muslim Spain?
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