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During the Middle Ages, _______were sent by the Church to convert _____to Christianity. An important monk during the Middle Ages was _____, who established a monastery in central Italy and created rules for monastic life.

Missionaries

Pagans
Benedict

People joined monasteries and convents in order to

dedicate their lives to religious and spiritual pursuits, to live in a community of like-minded individuals, and to serve God through prayer and other acts of devotion. Some may have also joined for practical reasons, such as for shelter, food, and education.

A missionary named Patrick played a major role in spreading Christianity to

Ireland.

Conflict often developed between ______and the pope over how much influence the pope had over choosing local church officials.

Secular rulers (or Kings).