Question

Who owned the largest library during the Middle Ages?

Benedictine monks
University
King Richard
Library of Congress

Answer 1

King Richard

Step-by-step explanation:

One of the biggest libraries of the Middle Ages belonged to King Richard of England. This library had 280 books. Books at that times were so scarce that even 280 was a lot. Now, compare it to our congress, that has more than 30 million books!

Answer 2

Universities

Step-by-step explanation:

Although throughout Middle Ages church main role and Benedictine monks were pretty influential when it comes to education, the first universities made even greater changes. When the first universities were opened in 12th Century the knowledge started spreading as never before. That is why for example University of Sorbonne had 1722 volumes of manuscripts in 1328 - the largest library in Europe.