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The Role of Monasteries in Medieval and Early Modern Britain

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
9 questions
~18 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay about the significance of monasteries in medieval and early modern Britain, focusing on their religious, economic, and social roles.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Church & Religion
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Monasteries
#Analyse the religious and social functions of monasteries
#Compare the economic roles of monasteries in medieval and early modern periods
#Evaluate different perspectives on the impact of monasteries

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The Role of Monasteries in Medieval and Early Modern Britain

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Essay Planning: The Significance of Monasteries in Medieval & Early Modern Britain

Essay Title/Question:

To what extent did monasteries influence medieval and early modern Britain?

Introduction Thesis:

Outline the overall importance of monasteries in shaping religious, social, and economic aspects of society during these periods.

Point 1: Religious and Social Roles

Explain how monasteries served as centers of religious life and social care.

Point 2: Economic Contributions

Compare the economic activities of monasteries, such as land management and charity.

Counter-argument:

Analyse criticisms or limitations of monasteries' influence.

Conclusion:

Summarise the main points and evaluate the overall significance of monasteries.

1.
What was the primary religious function of monasteries in medieval Britain? (2 marks)
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how monasteries contributed to social welfare in medieval Britain. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the economic roles of monasteries in the medieval and early modern periods. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Outline some criticisms of monasteries' influence during the medieval and early modern periods. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Write an introduction paragraph for an essay answering the question: 'To what extent did monasteries influence medieval and early modern Britain?'
[4 marks]
6.
Identify and explain one way monasteries helped spread Christianity in medieval Britain. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the role of monasteries before and after the Reformation. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain why monasteries were often wealthy and powerful during the medieval period. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
9.
Analyse the impact of the dissolution of monasteries under Henry VIII. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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