Why did monasteries become the most important center of European learning in the early Middle Ages?

Why did monasteries become the most important center of European learning in the early Middle Ages? Do you think the learning systems we have in place today would have worked in the Middle Ages? Why, or why not?

 

Short discussion (150-200 words), need in 2 hours. Must be complete thoughts and answer questions fully.

 

Textbook used: A History of Western Society, Volume 1, Eleventh Edition, McKay et al.

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