Before the 12th century monk and nuns were usually taken from the Aristocracy. The aristocracy comprises a highest classes in society, mostly included people of noble birth who were holding hereditary title and offices.These people were of higher rank in the society.
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"natural resources" "natural resources" and a thriving "labor force" would all be factors. It should also be noted that the textile industry was already doing well.
No, it is false that one immediate outcome of the Battle of Thermopylae was that Athens and Sparta finally united, since this battle resulted in a Persian Victory.