Why were so many convents (monastic houses for women)founded during the seventh century C.E.?

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Convents provided a way for aristocratic families to meet their social and spiritual needs, including educating their daughters, finding suitable marriages for them, and gaining favor with religious and political authorities. Lower-class women did join convents, but they did so because of religious devotion rather than to escape drudgery. Women were not allowed to become priests, so option C is incorrect. While some convents did have economic functions, such as running schools or performing tasks like weaving, the primary purpose of most convents was religious. Therefore, option D is not accurate.

Why Were So Many Convents (Monastic Houses for Women)founded During