1. Take out your GRRR

2. Pick up a worksheet and a “quiz”

3. Complete the “quiz” WITHOUT using your notes!

Happy Friday!

Why was the Catholic Church so powerful in feudal Europe?

Would you believe it?

Power of the Church in Medieval Europe

Take notes as they appear on the screen.

Work with your group to decide if you would have followed the Catholic Church.

Church provides a sense of UNITY and belonging during

uncertain times.

Would you believe it?

The Church provided HOPE that life would be better in Heaven.

Would you believe it?

While watching the video, think about what was negative about

the life of a serf during this time.

The Church had its own set of laws, CANON LAW, that had to be followed or one could face excommunication (being kicked out of the Church).

Would you believe it?

The Church provided social services such as care for the poor, sick, orphans, and widows. The first hospitals in Europe were operated by the Church. They did this by collecting a TITHE, or 1/10 of a Christian’s income each year.

Would you believe it?

Would you believe it?Religious communities called monasteries provided the best EDUCATION during this time. They also preserved some of the knowledge of ancient Rome.

CATHEDRALS were built to impress the believer with the power of God. They used height and light for this effect.

Would you believe it?

CHARLEMAGNEWould you believe it?

Did you make it to the

cathedral?

Make a list of reasons why the Catholic

Church was powerful and write them in the

arm on your worksheet.