Q. Which period is medieval Western Europe is known as Dark Ages?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Early Middle Ages
Explanation:
The term "Dark Ages" traditionally refers to the Early Middle Ages, which spanned roughly from the 5th to the 10th century (after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD).
- This period was called "dark" because of the perceived cultural and economic decline, lack of written records, and limited scientific and artistic achievements compared to the Roman period.
- Modern historians now view the term "Dark Ages" as outdated and misleading, but it still specifically refers to the early part of the medieval period.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Entire Middle Ages: Not accurate; only the early part is referred to as "Dark Ages."
- (B) Mid Middle Ages: This was a period of growth and development, including the rise of feudalism and the strengthening of the Church.
- (D) Late Middle Ages: This included events like the Black Death and Hundred Years' War, but also the beginnings of the Renaissance.
So, the historically accepted period known as the Dark Ages is the Early Middle Ages.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
The term "Dark Ages" traditionally refers to the Early Middle Ages, which spanned roughly from the 5th to the 10th century (after the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD).
- This period was called "dark" because of the perceived cultural and economic decline, lack of written records, and limited scientific and artistic achievements compared to the Roman period.
- Modern historians now view the term "Dark Ages" as outdated and misleading, but it still specifically refers to the early part of the medieval period.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Entire Middle Ages: Not accurate; only the early part is referred to as "Dark Ages."
- (B) Mid Middle Ages: This was a period of growth and development, including the rise of feudalism and the strengthening of the Church.
- (D) Late Middle Ages: This included events like the Black Death and Hundred Years' War, but also the beginnings of the Renaissance.
So, the historically accepted period known as the Dark Ages is the Early Middle Ages.