Religion in the Middle Ages

Worksheet Description

The worksheet is designed to be an educational tool for understanding the role and influence of religion during the medieval period. It provides a fill-in-the-blank activity where students use provided words to complete sentences about the establishment of Christianity as the official religion of the Roman Empire, the church’s power in Europe, daily religious practices, and the concept of divine right. The words to be used in the sentences include “the Church,” “religion,” “medicine,” “divine right,” “influence,” and “Christianity.”

This worksheet is teaching students about the central role of the Church in medieval society and the pervasive impact of Christianity on various aspects of daily life, including politics, medicine, and the legal system. It highlights the church’s authority and its integration into the lives of the people, as well as the theological justification of monarchies through the concept of divine right. By completing the sentences with the correct terms, students reinforce their vocabulary and comprehension of how religion shaped the Middle Ages. The activity also aims to foster an understanding of the historical significance of religious institutions and their long-lasting effects on European history.