Question

1. catholic mass

a. the mass was said in _, a language few people understood
b. few could read or write and very few actually read the _.
c. for common people, the services were very hard to understand
iii. structure of the church

1. power within the church is organized by _; the pope is the supreme authority
2. _--religious officials--includes bishops, priests, and others

a. _ supervise priests and settle church disputes
b. pope→cardinals→ archbishops→bishops→priests→monks and nuns/friars
iv. religion = unifying force

1. religion is important in the middle ages; shared beliefs bond people

Explanation:

a. In the past, Catholic Mass was often said in Latin, a language not widely understood by the common - people.
b. Literacy was low, and few read the Bible.
c. The hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church is organized by rank. The clergy are religious officials. Bishops have the role of supervising priests and settling disputes.

Answer:

a. Latin
b. Bible
c. 1. Rank

1. Clergy

a. Bishops