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
E)None of the above options is correct.

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Illuminated manuscripts were called so because they were elaborately decorated with colorful designs and illustrations, often using gold leaf and other precious materials to add to their beauty and value.

Many Books from the Middle Ages Were Called Illuminated Manuscripts