In the Middle Ages, which class of people was most likely to be literate ?
Correct answer: A. monks
- A. monks
- B. working class women
- C. working class men
- D. peasants
Explanation
Monks were most likely to be literate because monasteries maintained schools, libraries, and scriptoria for reading and copying religious texts. Literacy was far less common among peasants and working people.
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