Name three duties that monasteries carried out
cared for the old and the sick - gave money to the poor - looked after travelers - taught the children of the rich - banks
Why were monasteries and churches safe places?
Few people attacked them because they thought God would be angry
Name three jobs the priests carried out
Baptized babies - married people - gave communion- heard confessions - forgave sins - gave the last rites to the dying - held services
What were the crusades?
A war between christians and muslims which centered around the city of Jerusalem and the holy places of Palestine.
What was the main job of the church?
To get people to heaven