What period does the term 'Middle Ages' generally refer to?
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The question is asking us to identify the correct time period that the term 'Middle Ages' generally refers to. The answer can be found by searching for the definition of the Middle Ages.
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The Middle Ages generally refers to the period between the 5th and late 15th centuries.
The term 'Middle Ages' generally refers to the period in European history between the 5th century, marking the collapse of the Roman Empire, and the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th or 15th century.
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The term 'Middle Ages' generally refers to the period in European history between the 5th century, marking the collapse of the Roman Empire, and the beginning of the Renaissance in the 14th or 15th century.
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The Middle Ages is also known as the medieval period. The early part of the Middle Ages is sometimes referred to as the Dark Ages.
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A common mistake is thinking the Middle Ages refers to one specific country or region. The Middle Ages primarily concerns Europe.
Sources
- Middle Ages | Definition, Dates, Characteristics, & Facts | Britannica - britannica.com
- Middle Ages - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- How and when did the medieval period get its name? - HistoryExtra - historyextra.com
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