Which of the following did the first schools established during the Middle Ages provide?
1. Education primarily for wealthy nobles and elite families
2. Religious instruction and training for clergy
3. Training in agriculture and trades
4. Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills for common people
The first schools established during the Middle Ages primarily provided religious instruction and training for clergy, with education primarily focused on theology and Latin literacy. However, some schools also provided education for the nobility and elite families, offering a broader curriculum that included subjects like philosophy, law, and literature. The education provided to common people was typically more basic, focusing on literacy and numeracy skills. Training in agriculture and trades was not typically provided by these early schools.