Why did Christian monasteries become important during the Middle Ages?

Question

A. Monasteries educated European youth and provided charitable and missionary activities.
B. Monasteries invented new agricultural improvements and provided wealth for kings.
C. Monasteries educated monks, nuns, and priests, who all held political positions.
D. Monasteries educated lords and provided wealth to large medieval manors.

Answer 1

A. Monasteries educated European youth and provided charitable and missionary activities.

Monasteries played a crucial role during the Middle Ages by not only educating young people but also engaging in various charitable activities and missionary work. They became centers of learning, preserving knowledge, and providing stability in a time of social and political upheaval.