The Anglo-Saxon Church (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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Divine right
Divine right
Belief kings received authority directly from God, not from people
Day of Judgement
Day of Judgement
When God decides if people go to heaven or hell
Mass
Mass
Main church service - attendance expected of all community members
Pope's position
Pope's position
Most powerful individual in Europe
Tithe
Tithe
Mandatory payment of one-tenth annual income to Church
Legacies to Church
Legacies to Church
Money and land left to Church when people died to help secure salvation
Pluralism
Pluralism
Holding multiple church positions simultaneously
Simony
Simony
Buying and selling religious appointments for money
Year Stigand became Archbishop of Canterbury
Year Stigand became Archbishop of Canterbury
1052
Services Church charged fees for
Services Church charged fees for
Funerals, weddings, baptisms
Church's position as landowner in England
Church's position as landowner in England
Biggest landowner in England
Anglo-Saxon priests and celibacy rules
Anglo-Saxon priests and celibacy rules
Many priests were married despite celibacy rules
English priests' education vs Europe
English priests' education vs Europe
Poorly educated compared to European priests
Languages in English Church vs Europe
Languages in English Church vs Europe
English & Latin vs Latin only in Europe
Noble who supported Stigand
Noble who supported Stigand
Harold Godwinson