ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -It was usually men, clergymen and monks, who worked in the Roman Catholic Church (the Church) who were the most educated members of Medieval society.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monks and Nuns The monks became known as Benedictines and took vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience to their leaders. They were required to perform manual labor and were forbidden to own property, leave the monastery, or become entangled in the concerns of society. Daily tasks were often carried out in silence.

Detailed explanation-3: -In medieval times, being literate meant that a person could read and write Latin. People often learned to read and write their vernacular languages, but being “literate” was a matter of knowing Latin, the high-class language.

Detailed explanation-4: -Monks and nuns thus worked to secure their own salvation, but also through prayer to seek the salvation of others. Monastic life appealed to many in the Middle Ages, and as the number and wealth of monasteries increased, so did demand for buildings, books, and devotional objects.

Detailed explanation-5: -Monks and nuns performed may roles in the middle ages. They provided shelter, they taught others to read and write, prepared medicine, sewed clothes for others, and helped others in times of need. They spent most of their time praying and meditating.