A New Civilization in Europe

The Spread of Christianity in Europe Seat work

Students will quietly enter the room, find your seats and discuss your three sticky notes on pages 634-639 with your row group.

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The Spread of Christianity in Europe

What year did Pope Gregory I send a group of monks as missionaries to Britain? 597 sacred rites of Christianity, such as baptism and communion Sacraments large community of Christians spread across the world Christendom
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Student Experts

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Key Ideas
Christian monks and nuns lived and worked in communities dedicated to spiritual goals. Missionaries spread Christian teachings throughout northern Europe. Through its teachings and sacraments, the Catholic Church became a center of authority in medieval Europe.

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Key Terms
monasterysecluded religious community conventreligious community for women known as nuns paganfollower of a polytheistic religion missionarysomeone who tries to convert others to a particular religion saintperson believed to be especially holy
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Monasteries and Convents

What did monks and nuns do? What was the Benedictine Rule? How did monks mark time that passed each day?

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What activities took place at monasteries and convents?

Monasteries and Convents

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Catholicism Comes to Britain

What caused Patrick to return to Ireland? What was the effect of Patricks missionary work in Ireland? What caused much of Britain to become Catholic?

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How did Christianity spread through different parts of Europe?

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How did Christianity affect peoples daily lives?

Christianity in Daily Life

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The Medieval Church

What is the significance of the sacraments? What did Catholics believe would cause a person to avoid hell?

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The Power of the Church

How do you think the Churchs power contributed to the way people went about their daily lives?

Why do you think some Christians came into conflict with other religions?

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Describe the spread of Christianity in medieval Europe.

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Monasteries and Convents

The Conversion of Europe

The Medieval Church

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