How did the bubonic plague affect education during the middle ages?

Question

A. the plague resulted in a decline in education quality due to low student enrollment and faculty leaving
B. the plague did not affect universities as students and faculty were insulated from the diseases on campus
C. the plague drove people back to the church and away from education altogether
D. the plague had little impact on universities as they had only been opened a few decades

Answer 1

The most accurate answer regarding the impact of the bubonic plague on education during the Middle Ages is:

A. the plague resulted in a decline in education quality due to low student enrollment and faculty leaving.

During the bubonic plague, many towns and universities experienced significant population declines as people died or fled. This led to decreased enrollment in educational institutions and a reduction in the number of faculty available to teach, adversely affecting the quality of education.