Why is the medieval period sometimes called the “Middle Ages?
Because it was the “middle” time between ancient and modern eras
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Why were many medieval works anonymous?
Because stories were shared, originality wasn’t required, and Christianity often encouraged writing for moral or religious purposes rather than personal fame
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Who copied books in monasteries?
Monks
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What was eliminated or transformed when copying old stories?
Paganism
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What city were the Crusades mainly fighting for?
Jerusalem
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Which social class embodied the mayority of rural population?