WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Church was the center of life in medieval western Europe. Almost every community had a church building. Larger towns and cities had a cathedral. Church bells rang out the hours, called people to worship, and warned of danger.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Roman Catholic Church was immensely important in medieval society. Many would argue that it was actually the most important factor in people’s lives. This could be seen even in the way that towns and cities were laid out, with the church at the center.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Church was one of the main distributors of charity during the medieval period and gave out alms – such as money or food – to the poor and needy. Hospitals, run by religious orders, cared for the sick and poor, and gave shelter to travellers. As to where the money came from, the Church possessed endowments.

Detailed explanation-4: -The village Church was the center of the medieval community. Nearly all of the important events in the short life of medieval men and women took place within the confines of the Church or churchyard.