Historical Criticism:The Middle Ages

The Christian Church and the Power of Faith

Pages 14-15

• What religion did Pope Gregory I seek to convert the Anglo-Saxons to?• What two social values began developing with this religion?• During this time period, some man and women decided to dedicate

their lives to God. What were these men and women called?• What did monks emphasize?• Which monk had a major impact on the first written literature in

England?

• Which language did Alfred the Great encourage the widespread use of in literature?• What was one way to express religious devotion in the Middle Ages?• What was the most important destination for English pilgrims?• Why are the pilgrims journeying to this holy site?

Pages 98-99

• Give two reasons for why English is a global language spoken around the world.• Before reaching its modern form, what two stages did English pass

through?• What was the basis for Old English?• Which type of words form our most basic and functional vocabulary?• What three languages did well-educated people need to know?• Which one of these languages did they need to know for matters

dealing with church and education?