Dark Ages Explained

The concept of the Dark Ages emerged long after the fall of the Roman Empire, which officially ended in the West around 476. Despite the decline, the Eastern Roman Empire, known as the Byzantine Empire, continued for nearly a thousand years. The term "Dark Ages" was popularized by Petrarch, who contrasted the classical period's enlightenment with his contemporary era, suggesting that even non-Christian thinkers from antiquity had valuable insights worth acknowledging.

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- Which of the following was one important reason for the fall of the Roman Empire in the west? A long period of drought destroyed crops and livestock. The use of slaves in the Roman army made missions inefficient. The refusal to tolerate and embrace Christianity upset polytheistic believers. Fierce, Germanic tribes led widespread invasions.

Dark Ages Explained

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