Monks and Monasteries

What was the main purpose of monasteries in the Middle Ages?

• To train knights for battle

• To spread Christianity and provide a place for monks to live

• To serve as homes for kings and nobles

• To store weapons for wars

Monks dedicated their lives to: a) Fighting in battles b) Serving God and following a simple way of life c) Making money for the kingdom d) Traveling to new lands

• Fighting in battles

• Serving God and following a simple way of life

• Making money for the kingdom

• Traveling to new lands

Why were monasteries often built in quiet, remote locations?

• To protect them from invaders

• To allow monks to focus on prayer and study

• To avoid paying taxes to the king

• To make it easier for travelers to visit

How did monasteries help preserve knowledge from ancient times?

• By writing laws for kings

• By copying and decorating manuscripts by hand

• By creating new inventions

• By training soldiers

What was a manuscript in the Middle Ages?

• A piece of armor used in battle

• A book written and decorated by hand

• A religious sculpture in a church

• A type of musical instrument

Which of the following was NOT a daily task of monks?

• Praying and attending church services

• Reading and copying manuscripts

• Training for battle

• Gardening and growing food

Why did monks wear habits?

• To show their wealth and status

• To follow a simple and modest lifestyle

• To protect themselves in battle

• To keep warm in the winter

Which type of art was commonly created by monks?

• Portrait paintings of kings

• Stained-glass windows and decorated manuscripts

• Bronze statues of knights

• Murals of famous battles

How did monasteries help people in need?

• By giving them money and land

• By providing food, shelter, and safety

What was the purpose of stained-glass windows in churches?

• To decorate castles for nobles

• To show stories from the Christian Bible

• To help monks see better at night

• To keep out bad weather