The Role of Monasteries and Convents - Periods 2, 3, and 7

What was a significant role of monasteries and convents in history?

• Providing education and preserving knowledge

• Engaging in trade and commerce

• Leading military campaigns

• Building architectural wonders

What was a key component of monastic life according to the passage?

• Engaging in political debates

• Participating in sports

• Focusing on prayer, work, and study

• Traveling extensively

What type of education was provided in monasteries?

• Military training

• Religious texts and sometimes science and math

• Art and music

• Business and economics

How did monasteries and convents influence religion?

• By leading religious wars

• By being centers of religious learning and practice

• By creating new religious texts

• By opposing religious traditions

What was the daily routine of monks and nuns focused on?

• Political activism

• Prayer and work

• Entertainment and leisure

• Travel and exploration