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Education declined a great deal during the first part of the Early Middle Ages. This was because of the collapse of the West Roman Empire, during the Fifth Century, and because of continued pressure from migrating peoples, whose educational system was oral, rather than written. The preservation of written education was entirely dependent on the monasteries and church in many places, though in those places where Roman law remained, such as southern France and Italy, the need for literate judges and members of the court reinforced the system a bit.
The decline in education was very intense, but it did not last all that long. Improvements began during the middle of the Early Middle Ages, with schools opening in some parts of Europe, even as other parts continued into decline. King's School in Canterbury dates from 596 AD, and half a dozen schools currently operating in England date from before 800 AD. Charlemagne, determining that the members of the court should have education available to them, bringing in scholars to his court. Alfred the Great, King of England, went a fair bit further, only fifty or sixty years later, and made it a goal that all free men would have access to education, if they had the free time and intelligence to pursue it. Universities were opening, the oldest extant being the University of Bologna, which dates from 1088.
While clergy continued to be important educators and thinkers into the High Middle Ages, an increasing number of members of the nobility and, later, middle classes were being educated through this period. By the Late Middle Ages, it was not uncommon for sons of merchants to become very educated, a prime example being Geoffrey Chaucer, (ca. 1343 to 1400) who was the father of English Literature, and the son of a wine dealer.
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Why were the early middle ages referred to as the dark ages and can you identify 3 reasons for this characterization?
The early Middle Ages were referred to as the Dark Ages because of a lack of cultural and intellectual development compared to the Roman Empire. Three reasons for this characterization are: 1) Decline in education and literacy, 2) Disruption of trade and economy, and 3) Political instability and frequent invasions.
What are 3 reasons that historians identify the early Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages"?
Historians identify the early Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages" for three main reasons: the decline of centralized authority, economic instability, and a lack of cultural and intellectual advancements compared to the preceding Roman Empire.
When did feudalism decline in the middle ages?
No Idea that is what I am trying to figure out
Did medieval cities grow as a trade develop?
Not really. Trade actually declined during the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages started because of the decline of trade, law and order vanishing, and education almost disappearing, which is why some people refer to the Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages."
Which factor contributed to the decline in the power of nobles in the late Middle Ages?
The fuedal system.
Why were the early middle ages referred to as the dark ages and can you identify 3 reasons for this characterization?
The early Middle Ages were referred to as the Dark Ages because of a lack of cultural and intellectual development compared to the Roman Empire. Three reasons for this characterization are: 1) Decline in education and literacy, 2) Disruption of trade and economy, and 3) Political instability and frequent invasions.
What was the direct result of the decline of education in western Europe during the middle ages?
The fall of the Roman empire
What are 3 reasons that historians identify the early Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages"?
Historians identify the early Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages" for three main reasons: the decline of centralized authority, economic instability, and a lack of cultural and intellectual advancements compared to the preceding Roman Empire.
What is the first part of the middle ages as marked by a decline of art and learning?
Dark Ages
The first part of the middle ages marked by a decline of art and learning?
the dark ages
What is the first part of the middle ages marked by a decline of art and learning?
Dark Ages
When did feudalism decline in the middle ages?
No Idea that is what I am trying to figure out
What major events characterized the dark age period?
The Dark Ages is a historical periodization used for the Middle Ages, following the decline of the Roman Empire
Did medieval cities grow as a trade develop?
Not really. Trade actually declined during the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages started because of the decline of trade, law and order vanishing, and education almost disappearing, which is why some people refer to the Middle Ages as the "Dark Ages."
Why are they called the middle ages?
Because it was a period between the decline of rome and renaisance.
In the middle ages who was the center of culture and education?
Arab
What natural disaster was responsible for the decline of populations across Europe in the late Middle Ages?
The Plague
