Dominicans and Franciscans were mendicant orders, meaning that they
a) relied on contributions from their communities for support.
b) were comprised solely of individuals with inherited wealth.
c) were rivals who secretly sought each other’s destruction.
d) functioned apart from the world, like the Benedictines.
Answer: a
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