The Power of the Medieval The Power of the Medieval ChurchChurch

bishops and abbots played a large part in the feudal system. the church controlled about 1/3 of the land in Western Europe. tried to curb feudal warfare only 40 days a year for combat. curb heresies crusades; Inquisition tithe 1/10 tax on your assets given to the church. Peter’s Pence 1 penny per person [paid by the peasants].

The Medieval Catholic ChurchThe Medieval Catholic Church filled the power vacuum left from the collapse of the classical world. monasticism:

St. Benedict – Benedictine Rule of poverty, chastity, and obedience. provided schools for the children of the upper class. inns, hospitals, refuge in times of war. libraries & scriptoria to copy books and illuminate manuscripts. monks missionaries to the barbarians. [St. Patrick, St. Boniface]

Focus: Why was the European Middle Ages called the “Age of Faith”?

How does the role of the church in medieval Europe compare with the role of the church modern America?

A Medieval Monk’s DayA Medieval Monk’s Day

A Medieval Monastery: The A Medieval Monastery: The ScriptoriumScriptorium

Illuminated ManuscriptsIlluminated Manuscripts

Role Playing Assignment – Medieval History

Write an autobiography of your assigned character. If he/she is a true historical figure, tell the most significant things he/she did. If he/she is fictionalized, please make up a story, including clever and imaginative details that will illuminate the type of life this person might have lived. You should access reliable sources beyond your textbook in order to complete this assignment. You will expected to read your autobiographies aloud . They should not exceed one page.

The following pages in the Patterns of Interaction textbook contain information that will enable you to answer your question sheet, and prepare for your role. You may wish to use additional information, however.• Charlemagne: 319 - 321. • Henry IV: 333 - 334 • Pope Leo III: 319 - 320. • Pope Gregory VII: 332 - 334. • Women: 331. • Muslim Leader: 240, 323.• Troubadour: 330. • Viking leader: 322 - 323 • All Lords: 323 - 330. • All Serfs: 325-326• Monks: 318 - 319. • Cardinals/Bishops: 332 - 333