Revision Topic Sheet 4c: Monastic Movement Pilgrims

Question 1

What were the rules that the monks had to follow under the leadership of an abbot:

Answer 1

1. Opus Dei - daily saying of prayers.
2. Lectio Divina - study and writing of religious texts.
3. Opus Manuum - manual labour.

Question 2

What were the 4 main vows that monks had to keep?

Answer 2

1. Chastity.
2. Poverty.
3. Obedience.
4. Faithfulness.

Question 3

What was the significance of the abbey at Cluny?

Answer 3

Initiated a revival in Western Christianity and inspired pilgrimages and liturgical worship.

Question 4

Why were pilgrimages important?

Answer 4

They offered forgiveness for sins and spiritual merit.

Question 5

What was the main issue with pilgrimages?

Answer 5

Could only be done if the Middle East was stable and the Muslim rulers were tolerant.