Which of the following was the purpose of the mendicant orders?

to shape chivalry

to shape chivalry - no response given

to advise the king

to advise the king - no response given

to fight heresy

to fight heresy - no response given

to beg for food

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The primary purpose of the mendicant orders was to fight heresy. Mendicant orders, such as the Franciscans and Dominicans, were established in the 13th century and focused on preaching, teaching, and combating heretical beliefs, while also living in poverty and relying on almsgiving.