Church In Middle Ages Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
What is a tithe?
A
Payment to go to church (10% of their income, this could be paid in crops or animals)
2
Q
What is a clergy?
A
All the people who work for the church (e.g Pop, priests, monks and nuns)
3
Q
What is sinned?
A
Go against the teachings of the church
4
Q
What was the feudal system of the church?
A
Pope
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Cardinal
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Priests
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Monks and Nuns
5
Q
What is exocommunicate
A
Kick someone out
6
Q
What 5 things could the church punish you for?
A
• not going to church
• beating your wife
• not paying tithe
• getting drunk, swearing, gambling
• cheating on your husband or wife
