Asked by Makayla

Where did the monastic movement begin? (select all that apply)

Syria
Asia Minor
Palestine
Italy
Egypt

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Syria, Asia Minor, Palestine, Egypt

Explanation: Christian monasticism began in the eastern Mediterranean—especially the Egyptian desert (Anthony, Pachomius) and quickly spread into Syria, Palestine and Asia Minor. Italy developed monasticism later (e.g., Benedict) as the tradition moved west.