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Religion was important to all Christians in the Middle Ages

Monks were men who joined monasteries, communities devoted to prayer and service to fellow Christians

Some monks were seeking refuge from war, sickness, or sinfulness

The man who developed the monastic way of life in Western Europe was Saint Benedict

Monks spent their whole lives in prayer, study, and work

Most monasteries were laid out around a cloister, a covered walk way surrounding an open square

By copying rare documents, monks kept knowledge of the past alive

Women who became nuns lived in convents

Many nuns became important reformers and thinkers

Both monks and nuns joined Religious orders

Some people wanted to live a religious life without the seclusion of the monastic orders

Franciscan friars traveled among ordinary people to preach and to care for the poor and sick

Francis, who loved nature, believed that all living things should be treated with respect

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The people of Medieval Europe looked forward to the many festivals and fairs that marked important days of the year

Two of the greatest Medieval holidays were Christmas and Easter

Easter is the day when Christians celebrate the Resurrection

Music, dancing, and food were all part of medieval holidays and festivals

Other favorite holiday entertainments include bonfires, acrobats, jugglers, and dancing bears

Answer these three questions.
When was Christ born?
When was the world created?
What are the significance of Christmas?

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Most schooling took place in monasteries, convents, and cathedrals

The clergy were the people most likely to be educated

Cathedral schools gave rise to universities

Ancient texts were greatly respected in the universities, but the church was sometimes uneasy about them

Thomas Aquinas, an Italian scholar of philosophy and theology, tried to bridge the gap between reasons and faith

Aquinas wrote logical arguments in support of his faith to show how reasons and religious belief worked together

His teachings were later accepted and promoted by the church

Answer these three questions.
What language was very important?
What did the kids learn?
Who gets better education out of the boys or girls?

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During the middle ages, most art was made for a religious purpose

Medieval art and architecture found their most glorious expression in cathedrals, the large churches headed by bishop

The cathedrals built between 1150 and 1400 were designed in the Gothic style

Gargoyles are a unique feature of Gothic cathedrals

The immense space inside a Gothic cathedrals was lined with pillars and decorated with religious images

It took from 50 to 100 years to complete a cathedrals

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Christians hoped to go on a pilgrimage

Pilgrims went on these journeys to show their devotion to God

Chaucer lived in England from about 1342 to 1400 A.D

The crusades were military expeditions to the land where Jesus had lived, which Christians call the Holy Land

Some people went on the crusades to seek wealth, and some to seek adventure

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Sacraments an Salvation in the Middle Ages

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Sacraments an Salvation in the Middle Ages

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Most people in Medieval Europe believed in God and an afterlife

To believers, hell was a real and terrifying place

Sacraments were sacred rites that Christians believed brought them grace, or a special blessing from god

The seven sacraments were Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Matrimony, Holy Orders, Penance, and Extreme Unction

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How many years did it take  to build the cathedrals?
What was the name of the project in Barcelona?
What did the Christians establish?

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Christians believe that christ was the son of God

The Romans persecuted Christians for their beliefs

Monasteries, or communities of monks, provided hospitality to refugees and travelers

High middle ages, they had created a system in which all members the clergy has a rank

The Archbishops oversaw large or important areas called archdioceses

1050, it was the largest hand holder in Europe

Latin, the language of the church, was the only common language in europe

The church's power brought it to conflict with the European monarchs

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Roman Catholic Church-- Very important; 1000-1300 A.D

Center of Medieval life: festivals, fairs, religious services, markets

The church provided education and it helped the poor and sick

People looked at the church to explain world events

Christian belief was so widespread during time that historians call “Age of Faith”