How were education and learning preserved in europe during the early middle ages? a) military institutions required soldiers to attain certain level of education b) feudal lords required their family members to attend universities c) the christian church preserved libraries and taught monks and others to read and write d) merchants started private schools and sent their children there to be educated

I took the test it said it was the Christian church preserved libraries and taught monks and others to read and write.  Thanks have yourself a blessed day .

Francis Scott Key

Explanation:

Francis Scott Key wrote “The Star Spangled Banner” and its initial verse on the back side of a letter while watching the large American flag waving over the fort that morning. Back in Baltimore, he continued working until he had completed four verses (only one of which is commonly known today)

Source: History.com