The Significance and Factors of Monasteries in Medieval & Early Modern UK
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance of monasteries in medieval and early modern Britain, focusing on the different factors that contributed to their significance. Students will analyze and rank these factors and justify their choices.
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#History
#History
#The Church & Religion
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Monasteries
#Identify the main factors that made monasteries significant in medieval and early modern Britain
#Categorize these factors into political, social, economic, and religious groups
#Compare the importance of different factors in contributing to the influence of monasteries
#Explain and justify their rankings with evidence
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The Significance and Factors of Monasteries in Medieval & Early Modern UK
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Factors Contributing to the Significance of Monasteries
Source A: Excerpt from a Medieval Chronicle
'Monasteries served as centers of learning, spiritual life, and economic activity. They owned large lands, provided education, and were vital to the community.' Provenance: Medieval chronicle written by an anonymous monk, 15th century.
1.
Categorize the factors mentioned in Source A into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious groups. (4 marks)
[4 marks]2.
Compare the political and economic significance of monasteries in medieval Britain. Which was MORE important, and why? (6 marks)
[6 marks]3.
Outline the religious role of monasteries and explain why this was important in medieval society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]4.
Which factor do you think was the MOST significant in making monasteries influential? Justify your answer with evidence. (8 marks)
[8 marks]5.
Explain how monasteries contributed to the economic life of medieval Britain. (4 marks)
[4 marks]6.
Compare the social and religious factors that made monasteries important. Which was more influential, and why? (6 marks)
[6 marks]7.
Outline the main reasons why monasteries declined in influence during the early modern period. (4 marks)
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