The first monastic order of mendicants was the
A) Benedictines.
B) Samaritans.
C) Cistercians.
D) Franciscans.

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The Franciscans were the first order of mendicant (begging) friars. They were founded by St. Francis of Assisi in the early 13th century and were known for their simple lifestyle and commitment to service and poverty. The Benedictines, Samaritans, and Cistercians were all monastic orders, but they did not emphasize begging or poverty as central components of their spirituality.

The First Monastic Order of Mendicants Was the