What was “courtly love” ?

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What was the primary function of The Rule of Saint Benedict ?

A. The Rule of Saint Benedict standardized monasticism. B. The Rule of Saint Benedict was the first example of poetry written in the vernacular language. C. The Rule of Saint Benedict explained the new architectural style. D. The Rule of Saint Benedict offered an early example of dream poetry....

What is a lai ?

A. A poem with courtly love as its central theme B. A short lyrical poem C. A poem that is usually in octosyllabic couplets D. All of these answers...

What distinguishes morality plays from mystery plays ?

A. Mystery plays involve Christian themes, whereas morality plays do not. B. Morality plays involve Christian themes, whereas mystery plays do not. C. Morality plays were written individually, whereas mystery plays are in cycles. D. Mystery plays were written individually, whereas morality plays are in cycles....

Which is the best example of the “double standard” that exists in tales of courtly love ?

A. women are always villains, while men are always heroes B. women are always involved in supernatural plots while men’s storylines tend to be more realistic C. men are allowed to boast about their affairs, while women must keep them secret D. men are represented as immoral while women are always presented as chaste...

How do historians explain the increase in the number of troubadours in the Middle Ages ?

A. the public disinterest in popular tales about romance B. the increased interest in stories written in medieval Latin C. the decreased public interest in religious stories D. the French lords’ lack of interest in tales of courtly love...