Question

Which of the following was the significance of the emergence of the vernacular language in medieval Europe?
1. it suggested a renewed interest in the work of christian scholars
2.it suggested a new interest in muslim and jewish and scholarship
3.it suggested new interest in ordinary people and the stories that entertained and educated
4.it suggested a renewed interest in the works of the ancient greeks and romans

Answer 1

The correct answer should be option 1 - it suggested a renewed interest in the work of Christian scholars.

There were several factors responsible for the rise of vernacular language with a shift from Latin.

The desire to spread Christianity, the women’s desire to take part in cultural debates and technological advances are the three important factors that made it possible for vernacular language to surpass Latin in the importance of the everyday lives of people.

The important factor for the rise of vernacular language was to make Christianity available for the broad population. Because they were most versed in studies of the bible and science, as well as vernacular language, it was usually monks who created an alphabet to translate the Latin bible into vernacular language. Once Christian readings and teachings were available in the vernacular language, it became easier to convert people to Christianity