What Was the Primary Function of Medieval Hospitals

question 36

Multiple Choice

What was the primary function of medieval hospitals?

• A)They provided homes for orphans.
• B)They served as residences for the elderly, the terminally ill, or the blind.
• C)They provided medical services to all.
• D)They served as centers for communal prayer.
• E)They were places for trade and commerce.

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