Role and influence of the Church (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Medieval Church role: time period studied
Medieval Church role: time period studied
1189-1216
Pope's position in Church hierarchy
Pope's position in Church hierarchy
God's representative on Earth with supreme authority
Most prestigious English Church position
Most prestigious English Church position
Archbishop of Canterbury
Tithes definition
Tithes definition
One-tenth of annual produce paid by all Christians
Essential religious services Church performed
Essential religious services Church performed
Mass, baptisms, marriages, funerals
Main sources of Church's vast wealth
Main sources of Church's vast wealth
Land ownership, tithes, donations
Political roles of clergy for monarchy
Political roles of clergy for monarchy
Trusted advisors and skilled administrators
Church's educational role in medieval society
Church's educational role in medieval society
Priests & monks provided literacy education
Church's charitable social services
Church's charitable social services
Cared for elderly, poor, sick; provided food & shelter
Definition of laity
Definition of laity
Ordinary church members with no official positions
Four areas of Church influence
Four areas of Church influence
Spiritual, economic, political, social
Potential conflict between Church & king
Potential conflict between Church & king
King under Pope's spiritual authority; disagreements over policy
Years of Interdict on England
Years of Interdict on England
1207-1214
Reason for Interdict 1207-1214
Reason for Interdict 1207-1214
Dispute between King John and Pope Innocent III
Church teaching about feudalism
Church teaching about feudalism
Part of God's natural order to be accepted