Which of the following was accomplished by medieval Christian monasteries?
A. They launched an early "feminist" movement.
B. They served as centers of learning.
C. They played a major military role for their religion.
D. They enforced the tenets of the Scriptures, often by force.
E. They were under the rule of the princeps.
Answer: B
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