Practice Quiz: The Role Of The Church In Medieval Times
Take this quiz to understand how the church influenced medieval art, architecture, politics, learning, and daily life.
- 1.
According to Thomas Aquinas, knowledge should be based on
- A.
Faith
- B.
Logic
- C.
Both
- D.
Neither
Correct Answer
C. BothExplanation
At first the church taught that faith was more important than knowledge; Thomas Aquinas explained that logic and faith were compatible.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Medieval clergy who wanted to work among the people, depending on them for food and support, would be called a
- A.
Monk
- B.
Nun
- C.
Mendicant
- D.
Archbishop
Correct Answer
C. Mendicant -
- 3.
In the early middle ages, St. Benedict started
- A.
Communities of monks
- B.
The Crusades
- C.
Communities of mendicants
- D.
Pilgrimages to Rome
Correct Answer
A. Communities of monks -
- 4.
The head of the Roman Catholic church is the
- A.
Archbishop
- B.
Pope
- C.
Cardinal
- D.
Bishop
Correct Answer
B. Pope -
- 5.
Which of the items below is not representative of gothic architecture?
- A.
Flying buttresses
- B.
Vaulted ceilings
- C.
Friezes
- D.
Height and light
- E.
Gargoyles
Correct Answer
C. Friezes -
- 6.
Which of the following happened first?
- A.
St. Benedict founded a monastery in Italy.
- B.
Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire.
- C.
The Crusades led many Christians to fight in the Holy Land.
- D.
The Roman Empire fell, losing its power and unity.
Correct Answer
B. Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire. -
- 7.
Topics in medieval art tended to be
- A.
Images from mythology
- B.
Stories from the bible
- C.
Heroes and chivalry
- D.
Images of the king
Correct Answer
B. Stories from the bible -
- 8.
The power to separate a person from the church is known as
- A.
Clergy
- B.
Transubstantiation
- C.
Excommunication
- D.
Sanctification
Correct Answer
C. Excommunication -
- 9.
A person on a journey to a holy site in order to show penance or receive a special blessing would be known as a
- A.
Pilgrim
- B.
Mendicant
- C.
Crusader
- D.
Monk
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- 10.
Which is not something the church might provide to its people?
- A.
Hostel for travellers
- B.
Jobs
- C.
Care for the sick
- D.
Teaching people to read
Correct Answer
B. Jobs -
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