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Only the people with alot of money learned it, as there were few teachers to teach it.
MoreThere is a link below to the related question, "What sort of education did they receive in the medieval period?" There is some discussion of education and women at that question.
King Alfred the Great, who died in 899, made it a policy that all free men of England have access to an education so they could learn to read and write. The term freeman referred to a farmer or other person below the level of nobility, but not necessarily serfs, who were not entirely free. His policy applied to nobility, and clearly the clergy were educated. The three (freemen, clergy, and nobility) would have represented a large part of the population, but probably not more than half.
King Alfred wanted this education in English, so ordinary people would not have to learn Latin to be able to read. He commissioned schools so people who have education available, and he commissioned the translation of great books into English so people could read them. He had the Anglo saxon Chronicle maintained in English, and was working on translating the Bible when he died. (See link below)
There were schools open in the Middle Ages that dated from the times of the Roman Empire, as we know because a Welsh school called Cor Tewdws, which had been opened by Emperor Theodosius, remained open (with a possible hiatus of 60 or so years) until the reign of Henry VIII. Also schools were opened throughout the Middle Ages in England. The oldest schools in the world, King's School in Canterbury, was opened in 597 AD, and the oldest state run school in the world, Beverley Grammar School, was opened in Northumbria in 700 AD. Interestingly, it remained open during the decades when the area it was in was governed by Vikings. Both these schools remain open to this day. (See links below)
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How did scienctists reach there conclusions during the middle ages?
There are many ways in which a scientist could reach their conclusion during the middle ages. They could just observe.
Why did many people begin to move to cities during the middle ages?
The towns grew up around the manor for safety and people could help each other.
During the middle ages was the Catholic church democratic or authoritarian?
they controlled people,they were the highest authority that make law, It was the government and it told Kings what they could or couldn't do.
Why did people sniff bunches of herbs while outside during the Middle Ages?
1. They smelled better than their surroundings, and 2. They thought this could prevent disease.
What happened to Native Americans when Great Britain lost control of the colonies?
People could head West now that Britain can not stop them.
Where do british people live?
I have a feeling they live in Britain
How did scienctists reach there conclusions during the middle ages?
There are many ways in which a scientist could reach their conclusion during the middle ages. They could just observe.
What did the horse symbol stand for in the middle ages?
During the Middle Ages, the horse represented royalty. This was because usually only the wealthiest people could afford to ride horses.
How could people walk from Europe to Britain during the last ice age?
During the last ice age, lower sea levels exposed a land bridge called Doggerland between Europe and Britain. People could have walked across this land bridge to migrate between the two regions.
What did people live in during the 1600's?
people lived in the middle of the pacific ocean on a life raft only to eat what they could find (even eachother).
Why did many people begin to move to cities during the middle ages?
The towns grew up around the manor for safety and people could help each other.
How many people did the Ss Great Britain hold?
It could held 120 people
Why were there few to teach during the middle ages?
it was either most people were to poor to buy them. most people didn't have the time to read. most people could not read. there wasn't enough ink and paper.
Relations with Britain during the confederation period could best be characterized as?
polite but cold
How did the streetcar affect life in the big city?
Middle class people now could afford to live just outside the city limits
What is the modern myth about bathing in the middle ages?
There is a widespread belief that people did not bathe in the Middle Ages. This myth arises because bathing went out of practice during the Renaissance, when people worried that it was unhealthy and rich people could afford perfume. Since we have a tendency to regard the Renaissance as a period of improvement, we often ascribe anything about it that was unpleasant to the Middle Ages. During most of the Middle Ages, however, people regarded cleanliness as next to godliness, and kept themselves very clean. There is a link below.
During the middle ages was the Catholic church democratic or authoritarian?
they controlled people,they were the highest authority that make law, It was the government and it told Kings what they could or couldn't do.
