The Power of the Medieval Church
v bishops and abbots played a large part
in
the feudal system.
the feudal system.
v the church controlled about 1/3 of the
land in Western Europe.
land in Western Europe.
v tried to curb feudal warfare à only 40
days a year for combat.
days a year for combat.
v curb heresies à crusades; Inquisition
v tithe
à 1/10 tax on your assets given
to
the church.
the church.
v Peter’s Pence
à 1 penny per person
[paid by the peasants].
[paid by the peasants].