How did friars differ from earlier medieval monks?
A) Friars worked in the world, while monks withdrew from the world.
B) Friars practiced a more mystical religion than the strictly logical monks.
C) Friars were well educated, while most monks were illiterate.
D) Friars were all male, while either men or women could be monks.
E) Friars accumulated great personal wealth, while most monks were poor.
Answer: A
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