Question

Monks devoted their lives to spiritual goals in the Middle Ages. Look

on the Internet or at the library to find out three facts about monasteries
in the Middle Ages.

Answer 1

1. Monasteries were religious communities of monks who devoted their lives to spiritual goals such as prayer and contemplation.

2. Monasteries were often located in remote or isolated places, such as in the countryside or on top of a mountain, to promote a life of solitude and contemplation.

3. Monasteries were important centers of learning and played a key role in the preservation of knowledge during the Middle Ages. Monks copied and illuminated manuscripts, and many monasteries had libraries that contained a wealth of knowledge on a variety of subjects.