
Monks and Monasteries
Authored by Katherine Stanfill
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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