why were universities created
a. to help the church
b. to give students places to further their education in the liberal arts
c. to give monks a new place to wokr on copying ancient texts
d. to give renaissance humanists a placce to debate their ideas
All of the options provided played a role in the creation of universities, but the most comprehensive answer is:
b. to give students places to further their education in the liberal arts
Universities were initially established to provide institutions for higher learning, where students could pursue education in various fields such as philosophy, theology, law, medicine, and more. While some universities were initially supported by the church (option a) and employed monks for copying ancient texts (option c), the primary purpose was to provide a broader education beyond religious teachings. Renaissance humanists (option d) did indeed find universities as platforms to engage in intellectual debates and discussions. However, the primary reason for the creation of universities was to provide opportunities for students to receive advanced education and to expand knowledge in the liberal arts.