THE YEAR IN REVIEW: THE DARK AGES

Question 1

The Middle Ages are often referred to as the "Dark Ages". Why?

Accepted Answer

Lack of learning, inventions, and art

Question 2

The Dark ages occured after the collapse of which empire.

Accepted Answer

Western Roman Empire

Question 3

1. Why were The Middle Ages called The Dark Ages?

Accepted Answer

It is a time of economical and cultural deterioration.

Question 4

When were the "Dark Ages?"

Accepted Answer

500-1000

Question 5

The rise of the Roman Empire helped start the Dark Ages

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

What epidemic occurred during the Dark Ages

Accepted Answer

Bubonic plague, Small pox

Question 7

Art during the Middle Ages most often showed what ?

Accepted Answer

Depictions of God and Heaven or holy scenes

Question 8

What is another name for the dark ages?

Accepted Answer

Medieval Period, Middle ages

Question 9

What started the dark ages?

Accepted Answer

The collapse of the western empire and all of the invasions

Question 10

How did Charlemagne try to bring Europe out of the Dark Ages?

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 11

What was the most stable, dependable, and wealthy institution in Europe during the Dark Ages?

Accepted Answer

Catholic Church

Question 12

Religious leader of the Catholic church during the Middle Ages

Accepted Answer

pope

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