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What was the purpose of the crusades?
to take back the holy land
Who is Thomas Aquinas?
An Italian scholar
What are two advances in education during Middle Ages?
Introduced lower cased letters; and universities
What were some popular destinations of pilgrims?
Jerusalem; Rome; Canterbury
What was the purpose of a sacrament?
To gain salvation
What were some of the ways in which people celebrated religious holidays?
With music dancing food and went to church
Describe 5 roles the Roman catholic played in society after the fall of Rome?
Provided ledership, organized the distRict of food, shower hospitality to tefugees, preserved taxes, and converted people to christianity
What were some challenges pilgrims faced on their journeys?
Robbers; traveling on foot; supply shortages; expensive
What did Thomas Aquinas do?
Bridged the gab between faith and reasons
Which Roman Emperor ended persecution of Christians and made their religion legal?
Constantine
Why did people undertake pilgrimaged during the Middle Ages?
Devotion to people; act of penance; hope of being cured.
What type of things did Christian holidays celebrate?
Events in Jesus's life or life's of saints