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The Church & Religion: Monasteries in Medieval & Early Modern UK

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet focusing on key vocabulary and concepts related to monasteries during the Medieval and Early Modern periods in the UK. Designed to develop understanding of religious institutions, their functions, and significance.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#The Church & Religion
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Monasteries
#Define key terms related to monasteries
#Explain the role of monasteries in medieval society
#Compare different types of monasteries and their functions
#Outline the influence of monasteries on the community and politics

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The Church & Religion: Monasteries in Medieval & Early Modern UK

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts of Monasteries

Source A: Extract from a medieval historian's description of monasteries

'Monasteries were centers of religious life, education, and economic activity. They housed monks and nuns who dedicated their lives to prayer and service. These institutions often owned large areas of land and played a vital role in local communities.'

Provenance: Excerpt from 'Medieval Monasteries in England' by Dr. Jane Roberts, 2005.

1.
Define the term 'monastery'.
[2 marks]
2.
Explain the role of monasteries in medieval society.
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the functions of monasteries with other religious institutions of the time.
[5 marks]
4.
Outline how monasteries influenced local communities in medieval England.
[4 marks]
5.
Write a short paragraph explaining what a 'monastic order' is.
[4 marks]
6.
Analyse the importance of land ownership by monasteries during the medieval period.
[5 marks]

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