8.3
The Church in the Middle Ages
Essential Understandings
The Roman Catholic Church grew in importance after Roman authority declined. It became the unifying force in western Europe
During the Middle Ages:
- The Pope anointed the Holy Roman Emperors
- Missionaries carried Christianity to the Germanic tribes
- The Church served the social, political, and religious needs of the people
During the Middle Ages:
- The Pope anointed the Holy Roman Emperors
- Missionaries carried Christianity to the Germanic tribes
- The Church served the social, political, and religious needs of the people
Essential Questions
How and why did the Church grow in importance during the Middle Ages?
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