He was the principle scholar of the Carolingian Renaissance who laid the foundation for the medieval curriculum: a.) Alcuin of York b.) Peter of Pisa c.) Paul the Deacon d.) Theogulf of Orleans

a.) Alcuin of York

Explanation:

The Carolingian Renaissance occurred during a period of cultural activity in the Carolingian Empire from the 8th century to the 9th century leading to an increase in literature, writing, the arts, and scriptural studies ... It is the first of three medieval renaissances and occurred during the reign of Charlemagne and Louis the Pious. The principle scholar was Alcuin of York while Charlemagne's Admonitio generalis and Epistola de litteris colendis where maniestos.

A.) alcuin of york is the answer