The Age of Seven Was Important in Medieval Views of Children

question 45

Multiple Choice

The age of seven was important in medieval views of children because at that age children ________.

• A) became fully responsible for all their sins
• B) left the home to pursue apprenticeships
• C) entered the fourth stage of life
• D) could reason and begin to learn vocational skills

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