Question

Who were often the only ones who knew how to read and write in the Early-High Middle Ages? *

clergy
serfs
merchants
none of the above

Answer 1

clergy

Step-by-step explanation:

Throughout the Middle Ages, nuns were taught to read portions of the Bible, and many of them were able to write as well. One of the most famous nuns was Heloise. Heloise would often communicate with Abelard by writing letters.