12 Questions
What philosophy of history did the society inherit despite not believing in specific prophecies mentioned?
Garden of Eden to Second Coming of Christ
What impact did the sack of Rome by Alaric the Visigoth in 410 CE have on the Western world?
Had enormous impact on the political structure and social climate
During the Migration period, what changes in social organization made centralized government and cultural unity impossible?
Introduction of Germanic tribes' customs and ways of life
What was a distinguishing feature of the brief hiatus during the Migration period?
Flowering of Carolingian court
Which force provided a basis for social unity in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Roman Catholic Church
What marked the definitive end to the attempt to structure society politically on a spiritual basis before the Renaissance?
Secular activities dominance
Why did the Italian humanists introduce the term 'Middle Ages'?
To highlight their own work and ideals in reviving Classical learning.
Who among those living during the thousand years preceding the Renaissance felt they were living in a dark time?
Petrarch
What did Petrarch suggest about Rome in his statement?
Rome could revive instantly if it understood itself.
Why did humanists invent the concept of the Middle Ages?
To separate themselves from that period and demonstrate their sense of freedom.
What was the main purpose of introducing the term 'Middle Ages'?
To elevate Classical learning and culture above Medieval achievements.
What was Petrarch's view on his contemporary period?
Petrarch considered it a dark time following the decline of Rome.
Test your knowledge of the period in European history from the 5th century CE to the Renaissance, with a focus on the introduction of the term 'Middle Ages' by Italian humanists and the revival of Classical learning and culture.
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