Monasticism Flashcards
What were monks
People who swore allegiance to God, lived in poverty and had no other desires
What were monasteries for
Monasteries were where monks lived, worked and worshiped
Name 4 things monks did
- Farmed sheep and sold the wool
- Were infirmaries - hospitals
- Were schools
- Were self sufficient - grew own food
Name 3 things ansylm did to monasteries and monks
- Joined monasteries to churches
- Brought back religious practises
- Reduced local influence over monks
Name 3 problems monks had before the Norman’s
- Decreased in numbers due to norman raids
- All lived in poverty
- Weren’t doing traditional practices like vegetarianism
When were Augustine monks founded
13th century
Who were Augustine monks inspired by
ST Augustine
What did Augustine monks devote to
They devoted to a ascetic way of life
What did Augustine monks do
Travelled, preached and counted on their listeners for food and accomodation
When were Cistercian monks founded
1098
What were the two types of Cistercian monks
Commen and toppists
Name 2 things Cistercian monks did
- Rejected fuedal systems
2. Re-introduced manual labour
What did William grant Cluny abbey
Millitary freedom and fuedal duty freedom
How did the pope see Cluny abbey
As a way to do monasticism
What task was Cluny given by William
Reforming many monasteries
