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The Role of Monasteries in Medieval and Early Modern UK

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A cause and consequence worksheet exploring the significance of monasteries during the Medieval and Early Modern periods in the UK.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Church & Religion
#Standard
#Cause and Consequence
#Monasteries
#Explain the functions of monasteries in medieval society
#Compare the influence of monasteries before and after the Reformation
#Analyse the causes that led to the dissolution of monasteries
#Outline the consequences of the dissolution of monasteries on society

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The Role of Monasteries in Medieval and Early Modern UK

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Monasteries

Source A: Excerpt from a Medieval Chronicle 'Monasteries were centers of prayer, learning, and community aid. They played a vital role in shaping medieval society.' Provenance: A 15th-century chronicler describing the role of monasteries.

1.
Explain the main functions of monasteries in medieval society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare how monasteries influenced society before and after the Reformation. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
B

Causes of the Dissolution of Monasteries

Source B: Extract from Henry VIII’s Act of Dissolution 'The monasteries are corrupt and contrary to the true faith; their lands should belong to the Crown.' Provenance: Official government document from 1536.

1.
Outline the main reasons Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how economic and political reasons contributed to the dissolution of monasteries. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Consequences of the Dissolution

Source C: Reflection by a Reformation Historian 'The dissolution of the monasteries transformed English society, leading to the redistribution of land and a decline in religious institutions.' Provenance: A modern historian’s analysis.

1.
Explain two social consequences of the dissolution of monasteries. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the economic effects of the dissolution of monasteries on society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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