Teresa of Ávila

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Teresa of Ávila born?March 28, 1515
2. When did Teresa of Ávila die?October 4, 1582 (age 67)
3. Where was Teresa of Ávila born?Ávila, Spain
4. Who was Teresa of Ávila?Teresa of Ávila was a Spanish nun from the 16th century who wrote important books and helped change her religious order to be more focused on prayer and simplicity.
5. What does the word "Discalced" mean?Discalced means "shoeless." It shows that the people in the new order wore simple sandals to show they gave up worldly comforts.

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