Missionaries and Monks

What is a Monastery?

• • A type of ancient currency

• • A community where monks live, work, and pray

• • A medieval castle

• • A marketplace for trading goods

Despite the many differences across Europe during the Middle Ages, one thing everyone ​ (a)   was ​ (b)   .

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• Christianity
• Judaism
• Islam
• had in common
• hated
• was fighting against

Why did Knights and Nobles Donate to the Church?

• • To gain favor with the king

• • For the forgiveness of sins and to ensure a place in heaven

• • To buy lands and titles

• • To support the local sports teams

What Does "Idleness is the Enemy of the Soul" Mean?

• • Being lazy is harmful to one’s spiritual well-being

• • Enemies are always idle

• • Soul music should never stop

• • Idle hands are the devil's workshop

Match the following terms:

• Designed to resemble the wings of an ang

• The sleeves of the cassock

• took a vow of poverty

• Monks

• Used sign language to communicate

• Friars

Why Were Books So Valuable?

• • They contained secret codes

• They were rare and took a long time to produce

• • They were made of gold

• • Books were not valuable; this is a trick question

What is a Templar?

• • A type of ancient tree

• • A type of ship used during the Crusades

• • A medieval chef

• • A knight sworn to defend the Christian pilgrims in the Holy Land

Describe Tonsure Haircuts:​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• A symbol of religious devotion
• A haircut given to jesters and entertainers
• A stylish haircut popular among knights
• A mandatory haircut for all soldiers

After the fall of Rome, Christianity was spread throughout Europe thanks to the work of these two groups:

• Charlemagne and the Pope

• Monks and monasteries

• Monks and missionaries

• Charlemagne and Patrick

These are people who try to convert others to a particular religion.

• Missionaries

• Monks

• Missions

• Maleficent