the christianization of the west. at a glance. ●christianity is a monotheistic religion ○...
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At a glance.
● Christianity is a monotheistic religion○ replaced the Roman
Empire’s religion (1-4th centuries).
Christianity and Islam in the Middle Ages● Christianity spread
in the West, and Islam spread mainly in the East.○ They maintained
trading relationships that encouraged the sharing of ideas.
Origins of Christianity.● Christianity was
founded by Jesus.○ Gospels are the tales
of Jesus’ life & his teachings.
● Christianity spread throughout the empire despite persecutions.
● 313○ Emperor Constantine
converter to Christianity
● 392○ Emperor Theodosius
I made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.
Dossier I: The relationship between the Church and Power.● The church is
where Christians meet to pray.
● The Church had a hierarchy of levels of authority.
The Church.
● The Church regulated the beliefs, prescribed certain duties, instituted sacraments, and set the dates of religious celebrations.
Feudalism.
● The Roman empire split into many kingdoms in the 5th century.
● Society was based on mutual obligations between○ suzerains○ vassals
Knights
● Knights were lords who fought on horseback.
● Their equipment was very expensive.
● When they weren’t at war they participated in jousting matches.
● Many knights died jousting.
Powers of the King and Church.
● The Church had a lot of power over the King.○ the King got his
power from the Pope.
○ Money kept by the Church.
○ Pope could excommunicate him.
Powers of the King and Church.
● Medieval society had 3 groups○ King & Nobility.○ Church.○ Peasants.