Number: 10 D - e Version 1: February 2006
Church History
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Strand Reference
Title
The Church’s Story – the Middle
Ages Events
This standard involves an understanding; of the story of the Church from the end of the eighth century to the end of the fifteenth centaury, with respect to the events of this historical period.
Achievement Criteria
Achievement Achievement with Merit
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Give key factors leading to the establishment of the
Catholic Church as the universal Church of
Western Europe
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Give key factors leading to the establishment of the
Catholic Church as the universal Church of
Western Europe and the influence of the Holy
Achievement with Excellence

Describe the key factors leading to the establishment of the Catholic Church as the universal Church of
Western Europe

Identify similarities or differences between the
Churches of the East and
West
Roman Empire

Identify similarities and differences between the
Churches of the East and
West

Identify similarities or differences between the
Churches of the East and
West and give an

Identify positive or negative aspects of the
Crusades

Identify positive and negative aspects of the
Crusades explanation as to how these occurred

Position the Crusades in their historical and social context and suggest their influences on the
Church/society today
Explanatory Note
1) This standard is derived from the Year 10 achievement objectives from Understanding Faith
National Centre for Religious Studies, 2002 revision.
2) Assessment will be consistent with the policy for junior assessment of the individual school offering the assessment.
3) In this standard, students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of
(a) the circumstances that led to the establishment of the Catholic Church as the universal
Church of Western Europe and factors that led to the East West schism
(b) the similarities and differences between the Church in the East and in the West