ABSTRACT
During the previously mentioned Medieval Period in Europe that began as part of the Dark Ages following the collapse of the Roman Empire, education was controlled by the Church. Most schools were affiliated with cathedrals, and their curriculum was dictated by the Catholic hierarchy. The main purpose of these schools was to train clergy. The only subjects, besides religion, being taught were reading, writing, and sometimes Latin. Eventually, owing to the influence of humanists, the curriculum expanded to include the study of Greek and Roman writings.
