7.28 23-24 flashcard

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Which of the following was one of the ways that Christianity spread across Western Europe? Options: Monks were sent as missionaries across Western Europe., Traders from China brought Christianity with them along the Silk Road., The Umayyads brought Christianity to Europe when they invaded Spain., The Vikings spread Christianity as the invaded Northern England.

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Monks were sent as missionaries across Western Europe.

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How did Patrick the Priest influence the spread of Christianity?

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He set up churches and monasteries in Ireland to spread Catholic Christianity.

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What were the isolated communities called where monks lived and helped spread Christianity?

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Monasteries

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What was one of the purposes of the Catholic monasteries?

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To help spread Christianity north of the Alps Mountain range

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Where did religious women named "nuns" live in order to isolate themselves from politics? Options: monasteries, churches, convents, manor houses

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convents

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Saint Patrick inspired the Roman Catholic Church to

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send missionaries to the British Isles and other parts of the world.

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Which is the BEST description of how medieval monks contributed to Western culture and civilization?

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helped preserve the learning, writing, and culture of the early Greeks, Romans, and Christians

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What institution was a constant and provided stability during the Middle Ages?

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the Roman Catholic Church

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The role of monasteries in the Middle Ages did NOT include... Providing housing for travelers, Spreading Christianity throughout the countryside, Preserving knowledge through copying manuscripts

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Creating laws for feudal Europe

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Based on the information above, a valid statement concerning the Catholic Church during the Middle Ages is that it

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provided social and educational services.