What was a main purpose of monasteries built by the catholic church? they replaced other churches in the european countryside. they gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people. they served as schools for all european children. they provided housing for missionaries.

B.

They gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.

The correct answer is B) They gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.

The main purpose of monasteries built by the Catholic Church was that They gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.

Catholic monasteries were buildings constructed by monks and priests to be inhabited by monks or nuns, usually, that belonged to a specific religious community such as Jesuits or Franciscans. Monks and nuns lived there, prayed and meditated in those places but also monasteries served to help people in need. Monks and nuns gave aid to travelers and sick or poor people.