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Middle Ages in European History

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What philosophy of history did the society inherit despite not believing in specific prophecies mentioned?

Augustine’s Six Ages of the World

Garden of Eden to Second Coming of Christ (correct)

Joachimite prophecy chronology

Sack of Rome by Alaric

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 (correct)

Enhanced social cohesion

Strengthened centralized government

Introduced cultural unity

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 (correct)

Shipping routes

Efficient agriculture

Extensive road networks

What was a distinguishing feature of the brief hiatus during the Migration period?

Flowering of Carolingian court Signup and view all the answers

Which force provided a basis for social unity in Europe during the Middle Ages?

Roman Catholic Church Signup and view all the answers

What marked the definitive end to the attempt to structure society politically on a spiritual basis before the Renaissance?

Secular activities dominance Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Italian humanists introduce the term 'Middle Ages'?

To highlight their own work and ideals in reviving Classical learning. Signup and view all the answers

Who among those living during the thousand years preceding the Renaissance felt they were living in a dark time?

Petrarch Signup and view all the answers

What did Petrarch suggest about Rome in his statement?

Rome could revive instantly if it understood itself. Signup and view all the answers

Why did humanists invent the concept of the Middle Ages?

To separate themselves from that period and demonstrate their sense of freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of introducing the term 'Middle Ages'?

To elevate Classical learning and culture above Medieval achievements. Signup and view all the answers

What was Petrarch's view on his contemporary period?

Petrarch considered it a dark time following the decline of Rome. Signup and view all the answers