Many books from the Middle Ages were called illuminated manuscripts because they were
A)Elaborately decorated with colorful designs and illustrations
B)Printed using reflective ink
C)Burned in castle fireplaces to honor God
D)Read aloud in the town square by scholars who explained, or illuminated, the text

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Illuminated manuscripts were named as such because they were elaborately decorated with colorful designs and illustrations, often highlighted with gold or silver leaf.

Many Books from the Middle Ages Were Called Illuminated Manuscripts