History A-Level
Monasticism
What Monasticism means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Monasticism
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A way of religious life lived under strict rules, with vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, which the military orders blended with martial duty.
Topics that use Monasticism
- 1A The Age of the Crusades, c1071–1204 – The foundation of new states and the Second Crusade, c1099–1149 (AQA A-Level)
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- Bernard of Clairvaux
- Consequences of military failure
- Diplomacy and alliances
- Economic networks
- Ideological shifts and morale
- Leadership and propaganda
- Military defence
- Military strategy
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