In the Middle Ages, nuns also performed which of the following roles ?
Correct answer: D. All of the Above
- A. teachers
- B. scribes
- C. authors
- D. All of the Above
Explanation
Medieval nuns could teach, copy manuscripts as scribes, and compose religious writings as authors. Their convents therefore served educational, literary, and religious functions, making “All of the Above” correct.
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