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Jason T Knight

Middle Ages Webquest #5 Religion Research Chart

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1. What was the main religion in Europe during this time? 2. What was the role of the Church in peoples lives? 3. Why were huge cathedrals built? 4. What are some key architectural components of the cathedral?

The main religion was Christian (Catholic)

http://www.learner.o rg/interactives/middl eages/religion.html http://www.learner.o rg/interactives/middl eages/religion.html Castles and Cathedrals Mr. Pennington/Holman computer side chat Medieval Life by Andrew Langley http://canterburycathedral.org/visit/t our.html http://www.360cities .net/image/franceparis-notre-damecathedral#-177.60,27.34,55.0 http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=vBa5nN_JyPk&lr =1

People thought going to church was the only way to get to heaven. They couldn't read (the bible) so they had to do what the church told them to. They even gave 1/10 of their annual salary. The cathedrals were built so huge because then the cathedrals could hold more people One key component is the flying buttresses. Also there were thick walls and big pillars. There were also arched ceilings

5. Visit two the virtual tours below. Describe your reaction to the pilgrimage to these Cathedrals.

Both cathedrals were extremely massive The architecture was amazing too. The Gothic arches and pillars were fantastic. So were the stained glass windows that described stories from the bible.

6. What is a Pilgrimage? What was the book Canterbury Tales about and who wrote it? 7. What are the 7 Sacraments and why are they important? Provide as much detail as you can find.

A Pilgrimage is a journey to a place that one does not live near. Pilgrimages are usually made because of ones religion. The Canterbury Tales are stories about the trips peasants made to the Canterbury Cathedral. It was written by Geoffrey Chaucer. The 7 sacraments are Baptism,Eucharist/Communion, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick. They are important because they show what is sacred and are at the same time signs and instruments of god.

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