What is the origin of the name 'Fonton'?

History and Significance of the Abbey

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is a modern name given by the Ana family.
It is derived from a local legend.
It was named after a famous monk.
It comes from the Latin word for Fountain.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who built the Abbey of Fonton?
French Revolutionaries
Local aristocrats
The Ana family
St. Bernard
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was St. Bernard's view on secularized monasteries?
He supported them.
He was indifferent.
He despised them.
He wanted to modernize them.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was the church built without any decoration?
To make it more attractive to visitors.
To save costs.
To avoid distractions during prayer.
To follow a new architectural trend.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the monks sleep on in the dormitory?
Beds
Stone slabs
Wooden planks
Straw
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the cler surrounding the courtyard?
To provide a space for reflection.
To house livestock.
To serve as a dining area.
To store tools and equipment.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happened to the Abbey after the French Revolution?
It was turned into a museum.
It remained a monastery.
It became a nationally owned Paper Mill.
It was destroyed.
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