From birth to death, the lives of medieval Christians were greatly influenced by the Church. To prove their faith, they built massive Cathedrals as great monuments to God. At the same time Islam was being born and rapidly spreading through the Middle East and Africa. Children will learn about these religions and how they affected the daily lives of the people, as well as: - medieval ideas of heaven and hell - Judaism and synagogues - Heretics and the inquisition - how Cathedrals were built - pilgrimages and holy sites - convents and monasteries - places of worship around the world Teacher's guide available.