Monks and Nuns2

What percentage of land in 12th-century England was controlled by monasteries?

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

• 25%

Which of the following items were Cistercian monks expected to live without, according to Stephen Harding?

• Farms

• Food

• Furs

• Meadows

What was Christina of Markyate's primary motivation for wanting to join a monastery?

• To escape an arranged marriage

• To gain power as an abbess

• To study and prove herself

• To live a pure and content life dedicated to God

What was a significant daily activity for monks in the scriptorium?

• Performing household chores

• Working in the fields

• Writing books by hand

• Attending mass eight times a day