Monastic reform (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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Since which century had monasteries existed in England?
Since which century had monasteries existed in England?
5th century
By which century had English monasteries experienced significant decline?
By which century had English monasteries experienced significant decline?
10th century
What does monasticism refer to?
What does monasticism refer to?
Religious life in monasteries
Which role did monasteries serve in medieval society?
Which role did monasteries serve in medieval society?
Social service centers
Who created the comprehensive guidelines for monastic life in the 6th century?
Who created the comprehensive guidelines for monastic life in the 6th century?
St Benedict
How many key principles were in the Benedictine Rule?
How many key principles were in the Benedictine Rule?
Eight
How many prayer services did monks attend each day under the Benedictine Rule?
How many prayer services did monks attend each day under the Benedictine Rule?
Eight
How many meals did the principle of Simplicity require monks to eat daily?
How many meals did the principle of Simplicity require monks to eat daily?
Two basic vegetarian meals
What major problem had developed in English monasteries by 1066?
What major problem had developed in English monasteries by 1066?
Monks living in luxury not poverty
What disrupted monastic life throughout the 10th century?
What disrupted monastic life throughout the 10th century?
Viking raids
Who introduced comprehensive monastic reforms in 1077?
Who introduced comprehensive monastic reforms in 1077?
Archbishop Lanfranc
What did Lanfranc's religious reform require for recognising new saints?
What did Lanfranc's religious reform require for recognising new saints?
Papal approval
How many Anglo-Saxon abbots remained in England by 1086?
How many Anglo-Saxon abbots remained in England by 1086?
Three
How many key areas did Lanfranc's reforms address?
How many key areas did Lanfranc's reforms address?
Four