High Middle Ages Religion

The High Middle Ages brought forth an era fill with Christian followers. When the northern tribes in Europe swept down and brought down the Roman empire, they settle in the Roman land and converted themselves to Christianity. These changes brought forth new cultures and artworks that puts more emphasis on religion. During this period, a lot of churches and great cathedral was build. Historian divided the High Middle Ages into two periods: the Romanesque Period and the Gothic Period. The Romanesque Period was fill with beautiful churches that contain reminiscent feelings of ancient Roman architecture. The Gothic Period began when church's architecture are designed with pointy arches, ribbed vaulting, flying buttresses and stained glass
Even though this is the Renaissance Era, there is still a lot of focus on religion, especially the church. Since the Renaissance Era came right after the Middle Ages Era, there was no way that the influence of Christianity would die out so quick. The intense religious practice is still around from the Middle Ages Era and so the Pope and the church still hold immense power. Pope Julius II wants to unite Italy under the leadership of the Vatican and show Europe the power of the church. He went and asked Michelangelo to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel with religious themes since the chapel is often used for meetings and gather of the masses. Therefore, the pope can show his influence to the people. Michelangelo declined the offer at first, since he preferred to sculpt rather than to paint. However, since the church is an important patron for arts and was centered in Italy, Michelangelo had no choice but to comply. Painting the ceiling of the church was a hard and painful process. The ceiling is 700 square yards and in order to paint the ceiling, Michelangelo
This game is set back during the time when Christianity was the dominant religion, when people would fight to the death for their belief. A time when the Christian nations would call the crusade to reclaim Jerusalem. You can also invade other European nations if you so desire. Anyhow, when u invade other nations, on the battle screen, you can see churches and cathedrals inside the city. Although I'd never really pay any attention to the details of the buildings, but if I remember correctly, the game developers did a great job in making the building look really Gothic with its high pointy towers with the stain glass windows and