The great paradox of medieval monasteries is that they were __________

A) devoted to poverty, but lived in great splendor
B) sworn to vows of obedience but generally broke away from their parent organization
C) large but powerless
D) closed communities that had a huge influence on the entire society


Answer: D

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a. true b. false

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a. New technology made it possible b. Forced collaboration c. Resistance came with a heavy price d. Failure of those in power to condemn or actively deter these actions e. All of these

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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