Medieval Times and Churches
The ___________was the center of medieval life in Western
____________. Christians listened to the ___________, who was the
supreme head of the Roman Catholic church. The pope had many powers
including the ability to ____________________ people who didn’t follow
the rules of the church.
Many Christians traveled to a holy site during their life time. This
_________________ could last a long time and travel a great distance.
Other Christians fought in the _________________, which were military
expeditions to the holy lands.
Some churches were immense. These _____________ were often
designed in the gothic style. ____________ protected the roofs of these
large churches – often taking the forms of ugly beasts.
Holidays were very important in medieval Europe. Two of the greatest
holidays were ___________ and ____________. In fact, the word holiday
comes from the words ___________ day.
Some Christian men joined monasteries and devoted themselves to prayer
and service. They were called _____________. Others became _________,
traveling among ordinary people to preach and care for the sick and poor.
As you can see, the ___________ may have been the most important
influence on peoples’ lives in medieval Europe.
Word Bank:
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crusade
Europe
excommunicate
Church
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Christmas
Easter
pilgrimage
monks
gargoyles
friars
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