Question

Convents gave medieval women
A. an opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn skills
B. a social position equal to men
C. a place to stay until they married a nobleman
D. the option to become bishops or archbishops in the Church

Answer 1

the correct option is A
. an opportunity to expand their knowledge and learn skills
convents were a good place where women could get an education and learn extensively. They taught a great deal of philosophy and theology which had the opportunity of elevating women standing. In addition, in convents women got to elect their leaders and thus more freedom was experienced in the nunneries.