Why was the copying of the works of pagan antiquity that early medieval monks performed so significant?
a. It became a way to teach monks to read.
b. Without it, many of those texts would have been lost.
c. It provided women with the opportunity to become literate.
d. It became a vital source of revenue for monasteries.
Ans: b. Without it, many of those texts would have been lost.
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