Describe how the Roman Catholic Church expanded throughout western Europe
Relate the organization of the Church to its effectiveness
Examine the ways the church came to be a dominant force in medieval life, e.g. centers of learning, hospitals, schools, care for the poor, spiritual needs and traditions
Evaluate, in light of the Gospel teachings, the Inquisition as a tool of the church to enforce doctrinal unity.
Evaluate the social contributions of the church e.g. centers of learning, hospitals, school, care of the poor, spiritual needs and traditions
Discuss how the Church used the power of excommunication and interdict to maintain control and unity
Explain the role of monasteries
9.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.
9.2 Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop over the course of the text.
9.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social studies.