Question

How was Charlemagne’s attitude toward his children’s education similar to St. Benedict’s attitude toward monks in the Catholic Church? They both believed it was important to stay productive. They both believed that males and females should learn different tasks. They both felt that learning from books was most important. They both felt that everyone should play as well as study.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) they both believed that it was important to stay productive.

Charlemagne’s attitude toward his children’s education was similar to St. Benedict’s attitude toward monks in the Catholic Church in that they both believed that it was important to stay productive.

Charlemagne (742-814) was the ruler of the Carolingian empire. After the fall of the Roman Empire, he was capable of uniting Western Europe. For his bravery and magnificence, he was known as Charles the Great. He protected the popes and gave money to the Church. He was interested in the education of his people and historians say that he was interested in having very good teachers. That is why Charlemagne’s attitude toward his children’s education was similar to St. Benedict’s attitude toward monks in the Catholic Church in that they both believed that it was important to stay productive.

Answer 2

They both believed it was important to stay productive.