4.3.4 - The First Order: The Clergy
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What was the role of the clergy in medieval society?
💡 Hint: Think about their influence over the population and wealth.
What is a tithe?
💡 Hint: Recall how the Church sustained its wealth.
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What was the primary source of income for the clergy in medieval Europe?
💡 Hint: Consider how the Church sustained its wealth.
True or False: Women could become priests in medieval Europe.
💡 Hint: Think about who was allowed to serve in the Church.
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Evaluate the impact of the clergy's power on the social fabric of medieval Europe. How did it shape the lives of peasants?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship dynamics between the clergy and peasants.
Examine how monasticism contributed to the preservation of knowledge during the medieval period.
💡 Hint: Think about the activities conducted within monastic walls.
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