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The Middle Ages, as a term, is used to describe the period in Europe that falls between which two major events?
The Middle Ages, as a term, is used to describe the period in Europe that falls between which two major events?
- The fall of Greece and the start of the Dark Ages.
- The fall of Rome and the start of the Renaissance. (correct)
- The start of the Roman Empire and the discovery of America.
- The fall of Greece and the rise of the Roman Empire.
Why do some scholars prefer the term 'medieval period' over 'Middle Ages'?
Why do some scholars prefer the term 'medieval period' over 'Middle Ages'?
- To highlight the era's position between two significant periods. (correct)
- To emphasize the scientific advancements of the time.
- Because it is a more modern and accurate term.
- Because the term 'Middle Ages' is considered offensive.
How did European thinkers, authors, and artists around the 14th century view the period following the fall of Rome?
How did European thinkers, authors, and artists around the 14th century view the period following the fall of Rome?
- As a time of great innovation and progress.
- As a continuation of the Roman Empire's glory.
- As a period of unparalleled artistic achievement.
- As a 'Middle' or even 'Dark' Age with limited advancements. (correct)
What is the primary reason the period following the collapse of Rome was initially regarded as a 'Dark Age'?
What is the primary reason the period following the collapse of Rome was initially regarded as a 'Dark Age'?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the modern scholarly consensus on the Middle Ages?
Which of the following statements accurately reflects the modern scholarly consensus on the Middle Ages?
The term 'Germanic' was first used in classical times by whom, and for what purpose?
The term 'Germanic' was first used in classical times by whom, and for what purpose?
Where did the Germanic tribes, originally referred to by Roman scribes, primarily reside?
Where did the Germanic tribes, originally referred to by Roman scribes, primarily reside?
Between 400 and 600 CE, what was a major consequence of the emergence of minor Germanic kingdoms?
Between 400 and 600 CE, what was a major consequence of the emergence of minor Germanic kingdoms?
During the period of political upheaval caused by the emergence of Germanic kingdoms, which institution provided stability and order?
During the period of political upheaval caused by the emergence of Germanic kingdoms, which institution provided stability and order?
Considering the changing perspectives on the Middle Ages, which statement best encapsulates the most nuanced understanding of the period?
Considering the changing perspectives on the Middle Ages, which statement best encapsulates the most nuanced understanding of the period?
Flashcards
What are the Middle Ages?
What are the Middle Ages?
The period in Europe between the fall of Rome (476 CE) and the start of the Renaissance (14th century).
What does Germanic refer to?
What does Germanic refer to?
A term used to describe tribes residing in Lower, Upper and Greater Germania.
What are Germanic Kingdoms?
What are Germanic Kingdoms?
Minor kingdoms that displaced Roman provinces between 400 and 600 CE.
What role did the Catholic Church play?
What role did the Catholic Church play?
Survived the Roman Empire's demise and brought stability and order to Europe during a time of political upheaval.
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- The Middle Ages refers to the period in Europe between the fall of Rome in 476 CE and the start of the Renaissance in the 14th century.
- Many scholars call the Middle Ages the medieval period.
- This is because the term indicates that the era is situated between two considerably more significant periods.
- Around the 14th century, European thinkers, authors, and artists started reflecting back on and praising ancient Greece's and Rome's art and culture.
- As a result, they regarded the time following the collapse of Rome as "Middle" or even "Dark" Age because there were no scientific breakthroughs, no great works of art were created, and no great leaders ruled.
- This perspective on the "middle" period between the collapse of Rome and the advent of the Renaissance persisted until quite recently.
- Current scholars recognize that the age was just as varied and colorful as any other.
Germanic Kingdoms
- The name, Germanic, originated in classical times when Roman scribes called tribes of people residing in Lower, Upper, and Greater Germania that.
- Generally, these tribes lived in the north and east of Gaul.
- Between 400 and 600 CE, minor Germanic kingdoms displaced Roman provinces during a period of turbulence.
- These kingdoms' boundaries shifted regularly in response to the fortunes of war.
- The Catholic Church as an institution survived the Roman Empire's demise.
- During this period of political upheaval, the Church brought stability and order to Europe.
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