WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Benedictine monasteries became the chief centres of learning and the source of the many literate scribes needed for the civil administration.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the Middle Ages, the Church was a major part of everyday life. The Church served to give people spiritual guidance and it served as their government as well. Now, in the 20th century, the church’s role has diminished. It no longer has the power that it used to have.

Detailed explanation-3: -After the fall of Rome, no single state or government united the people who lived on the European continent. Instead, the Catholic Church became the most powerful institution of the medieval period. Kings, queens and other leaders derived much of their power from their alliances with and protection of the Church.

Detailed explanation-4: -Monastic schools were for boys being trained for the church. The boys were taught by monks and all lessons were concerned with religious education. Monastic schools sometimes taught local boys from poor families. In exchange for lessons these boys worked as servants in the monastery.

Detailed explanation-5: -Madrasas:-After completing the primary education in Maktabs, the students were sent to the Madarsas for higher education. Madarsas were the centers of higher learning and Emperor Akbar did remarkable development in the education of the medieval era.

Detailed explanation-6: -By the time of the Middle Ages, the Church had an established hierarchy: Pope – the head of the Church. Cardinals – advisors to the Pope; administrators of the Church. Bishops/Archbishops – ecclesiastical superiors over a cathedral or region.

Detailed explanation-7: -Medieval education was largely centred around religion and was almost exclusively for the children of wealthy families. There were monastic and cathedral schools, where students were taught Latin and often prepared for a life in the church. Knights also received a different kind of education.