Question

when writings from greece and rome were preserved in western europe, it was primarily due to the ___.
vikings
knights
clergy
peasants
vassals
lords
kings

Explanation:

During the early medieval period in Western Europe, most secular groups had limited access to literacy or resources to preserve texts. The clergy, centered in monasteries and religious institutions, were among the few literate groups. They copied and preserved ancient Greek and Roman manuscripts in scriptoria, safeguarding these works for future generations.

Answer:

clergy