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During the Middle Ages, _______were sent by the Church to convert _____to Christianity. An important monk during the Middle Ages was _____, who established a monastery in central Italy and created rules for monastic life.
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People joined monasteries and convents in order to
dedicate their lives to religious and spiritual pursuits, to live in a community of like-minded individuals, and to serve God through prayer and other acts of devotion. Some may have also joined for practical reasons, such as for shelter, food, and education.
A missionary named Patrick played a major role in spreading Christianity to
Ireland.
Conflict often developed between ______and the pope over how much influence the pope had over choosing local church officials.
Secular rulers (or Kings).
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