Theophilus of Corte

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 Theophilus of Corte born?Circa 1400
2. Where was Theophilus of Corte born?Corte, Corsica
3. Who was Theophilus of Corte?He was a friar from Corte, Corsica in the 1400s who helped build churches and care for people.
4. What did he build?He helped build the Church of the Annunciation and many convents in Corsica.

Franciscan Order: A Catholic religious order founded by St. Francis of Assisi, emphasizing poverty, preaching, and service to the poor.
Mendicant Order: A religious order that lives by begging or receiving alms, relying on the charity of others for support.
Convents: Communities of religious women (nuns) or men (friars), often including a church and living quarters, dedicated to prayer and service.