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Why do you think classical works were largely ignored during the middle ages?
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∙ 12y ago
That is a false premise, since classical works were regularly studied by anyone who received an education (meaning mainly churchmen). The fact is that not many people got any kind of education (meaning learning Latin), so naturally the percentage studying classical writers was far smaller than in later times.
The 12th century writer Gerald of Wales had an extensive knowledge of classical authors, whom he often quoted in his own books on the history and topography Wales and Ireland; the writer and observer Alexander Nekham was very familiar with the works of Homer, Ovid, Cicero and Plato.
A 12th century medieval song familiar to most students of the time speaks of Holy Days as times when they could "forget the works of Ovid".
Reading the classical authors was part of life for all monks and nuns in monasteries.
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Why was atomism largely ignored in the middle ages?
Aristotle had rejected the idea of atomism
What is the preservation of classical texts during the middle ages was most often accomplished in?
The preservation of classical texts during the Middle Ages was most often accomplished in monasteries.
How was theology linked to classical rationalism during the middle ages?
it was linked to the classical church in europe which in later life developed in the midle ages.
Nobles and wealthy patrons were largely responsible for commissioning art during which period?
The Renaissance
Is it true that political and economic power shifted during the classical period from the middle class to the aristocracy and the church?
No. The increase in the power of the Church happened in the Roman Empire at a time when the economic and political power was mostly in the hands of the military. In the Middle Ages, the aristocracy gained military power, and the rise of the middle class only happened during the Middle Ages after that.
Why was atomism largely ignored in the middle ages?
Aristotle had rejected the idea of atomism
What is the preservation of classical texts during the middle ages was most often accomplished in?
The preservation of classical texts during the Middle Ages was most often accomplished in monasteries.
What influence did the Middle Class have during the classical period?
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What was the Social mobility during the classical period?
an important factor in the rise of the middle class
How was theology linked to classical rationalism during the middle ages?
it was linked to the classical church in europe which in later life developed in the midle ages.
What are some cities that were important during the classical period of the middle ages?
London, Paris, Rome
What term is often used to describe Europe during the post classical period?
Middle Ages
What term is often used to describe Europe during the post-classical period?
Middle Ages
What institution is largely responsible for the development of music during the Middle Ages?
The Roman Catholic Church
What cities were important during the classical period of the middle ages?
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What is the Latin translation for the word bench?
The classical word was scamnum. The word banca was added during the Middle Ages.
Nobles and wealthy patrons were largely responsible for commissioning art during which period?
The Renaissance
