What was a main purpose of monasteries built by the Catholic Church?

A. They replaced other churches in the European countryside.

B. They gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.

C. They served as schools for all European children.

D. They provided housing for missionaries.

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Brennan Wood

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12 April, 09:38

What was a main purpose of monasteries built by the Catholic Church?

A. They replaced other churches in the European countryside.

B. They gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.

C. They served as schools for all European children.

D. They provided housing for missionaries.

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Fabian Sloan · Answer 1

I think the correct answer from the choices listed above is option B. Today, monasteries are built by the Catholic church to provide housing to missionaries. However, originally they are built to give aid to travelers and sick or poor people.

Allyson Sampson · Answer 2

Hey gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people. was a main purpose of monasteries built by the Catholic Church but C is also partly correct

What was a main purpose of monasteries built by the Catholic Church?A. They replaced other churches in the European countryside.B. They gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.C. They served as schools for all European children.D. They provided housing for missionaries.

What was a main purpose of monasteries built by the Catholic Church?

A. They replaced other churches in the European countryside.

B. They gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.

C. They served as schools for all European children.

D. They provided housing for missionaries.