History·Medieval Times·conceptual
The Medieval Church
The enormous power of the medieval Church: monasteries and the daily life of monks and nuns; building great cathedrals; pilgrimage as a religious journey; the Church's influence over everyday life
Suggested ages 7–9
Evidence of understanding
- Explain why the Church was so powerful in medieval times (owned land, controlled education, people feared God's punishment)
- Describe what daily life was like for a monk or nun
- Explain what a pilgrimage was and give one reason people went on them
Assessment prompt
Could The Medieval Church explain why the Church was such a big part of everyone's life in medieval times and what monks and nuns actually did all day?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.