Test 1 Prep

Laws for monks and monastery life set up by an early monk named Benedict.

A famous list of Roman laws drawn up by a Byzantine emperor named Justinian

An official in charge of a certain government bureau.

The period of history form the fall of Rome until about 1100 when few could get an education and when ruling systems and even the church were very corrupt.

The primary religious book in Islam

The religion and teachings of an Arabian religious leader named Mohammed. Islam literally means "Submission".

A group of leaders of differing ranks, especially the leaders in Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches.

The power the Popes of the Middle Ages had to stop all church services in a country until they got their way with government leaders.

The people in a church who have not been ordained. Laity once meant simply "the people".

Having to do with the Middle Ages

The period in history from Rome's fall until about 1500. The first half of the Middle Ages is known as the Dark Ages.

A man who, for religious reasons, gives up all he has and goes to live in a monastery. Monks usually remain unmarried.

People who follow the teachings of Mohammed and maintain the Islamic religion. They call their god Allah.

A woman who, for religious reasons, gives up all she has and goes to live in a nunnery. Nuns usually do not marry.

Having to do with the Pope