WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The most important thing the Church did to preserve Greco-Roman culture was to safeguard and copy ancient manuscripts and works of art. This was usually done by monks living in monasteries who copied out entire books by hand.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monks provided service to the church by copying manuscripts, creating art, educating people, and working as missionaries. Convents were especially appealing to women. It was the only place they would receive any sort of education or power. It also let them escape unwanted marriages.

Detailed explanation-3: -Monks lived in the monasteries. They were very religious, lived simple lives and followed certain rules to discipline themselves. The monks didn’t have any possessions, they didn’t even own their own clothes and they wore a simple garment known as a habit.