Cluny was a Benedictine monastery located in Burgundy, France. It was founded in the 10th century and became one of the most important monasteries in Europe, known for its strict adherence to the Rule of Saint Benedict and its emphasis on prayer and work. Its influence spread throughout Europe and led to the development of a new style of architecture, known as the Cluniac style.

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Cluny Was

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Cluny was

A) a commercial city in northern Italy.
B) the capital of Flanders.
C) the site where King John signed Magna Carta.
D) a cathedral school in Burgundy.
E) a Benedictine monastery in France.

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