AD, was significantly effected by Christianity because of the impact it had on the daily lives of people of the time. The beginning of

the Early Middle Ages, after the Fall of Rome in 476 AD and the period known as the Dark Ages, the reorganization of the empire

brought a desire for faith and religion, primarily Christianity. This trend of Christian importance was apparent until 1350, when the

Black Death caused the end of a systematized era. The church is often viewed, during this period of time, as a center of corruption,

greed, and evil, with materialistic popes and unholy acts. Even though there were immoral times, the presence of Christianity

brought hope and stability to the empire politically and socially. In the Late Age of Antiquity, Christianity had started its rapid spread

becoming the state religion in the fourth century, and emerging as a "cultural trend" (212). It became further defined, and was the

bases of the Western World's proceedings. Christianity's popularity influenced the church by people's newfound ability to

concentrate on faith and a better life. With this foundation, the

"armed pilgrimage" (325). To gain the support of the Christian community, Urban II promised an afterlife without purgatory and a

resulted in religious vigor through exploration of religious traditions and mysticism. The division between the empire was a constantly

which was the theory of conforming classical philosophy and Christian faith. Peter Abelard was a forerunner of conceptual discovery

rise, and the eventual decline of papal power. The First Crusade was a successful venture for the papacy as it was considered an

Charlemagne initiated the increase of literacy importance by instituting schooling in monastic communities. Changes in education

Socially, Christianity effected people's daily lives because faith offered another consideration for how life progressed. The introduction

architecture were ways to demonstrate Christian belief through divine cathedrals, paintings of biblical scenes, and portraits of popes.

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impaired. The support of the papacy was useful in the coronation of emperors and the influence over the common people. On the

direct ascent to heaven for Crusade participation. This "plenary indulgence" (325) made the First Crusade a favorable undertaking.

bases of the Western World's proceedings. Christianity's popularity influenced the church by people's newfound ability to

Middle Ages expanded religious importance by employing it in day to

of the Church, there were many set backs in the reputation of the papacy. The weakness of the papacy was a result of ineffective

allowed people to investigate their faith questions. The political realm of the Middle Ages was closely knitted with Christianity.

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