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What philosophy of history did the society inherit despite not believing in specific prophecies mentioned?
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?
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?
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?
What was a distinguishing feature of the brief hiatus during the Migration period?
Which force provided a basis for social unity in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Which force provided a basis for social unity in Europe during the Middle Ages?
What marked the definitive end to the attempt to structure society politically on a spiritual basis before the Renaissance?
What marked the definitive end to the attempt to structure society politically on a spiritual basis before the Renaissance?
Why did the Italian humanists introduce the term 'Middle Ages'?
Why did the Italian humanists introduce the term 'Middle Ages'?
Who among those living during the thousand years preceding the Renaissance felt they were living in a dark time?
Who among those living during the thousand years preceding the Renaissance felt they were living in a dark time?
What did Petrarch suggest about Rome in his statement?
What did Petrarch suggest about Rome in his statement?
Why did humanists invent the concept of the Middle Ages?
Why did humanists invent the concept of the Middle Ages?
What was the main purpose of introducing the term 'Middle Ages'?
What was the main purpose of introducing the term 'Middle Ages'?
What was Petrarch's view on his contemporary period?
What was Petrarch's view on his contemporary period?
Flashcards
Philosophy of History Inherited
Philosophy of History Inherited
The societal belief in a progression from a 'Garden of Eden' state to a 'Second Coming of Christ' despite rejecting specific prophecies.
Sack of Rome's Impact
Sack of Rome's Impact
Severely impacted Western world political structure and social climate.
Migration Period Social Changes
Migration Period Social Changes
Germanic tribes' customs and lifestyles hindered centralized government and cultural unity during the Migration Period.
Carolingian Hiatus
Carolingian Hiatus
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Medieval Social Unity
Medieval Social Unity
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Secular Dominance
Secular Dominance
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Humanist Creation of Middle Ages
Humanist Creation of Middle Ages
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Petrarch's View of His Time
Petrarch's View of His Time
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Petrarch's View of Rome
Petrarch's View of Rome
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Purpose of "Middle Ages"
Purpose of "Middle Ages"
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Renaissance's emphasis
Renaissance's emphasis
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Humanist Motivation
Humanist Motivation
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