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The Middle Ages are called so because they are the period between the ancient times (Classical Antiquity) and the modern era (Renaissance). This era is seen as a middle or intermediate period in European history.

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What major religions are in Zimbabwe in the middle ages?

The primary religion of Zimbabwe during the Middle Ages (and its successor state, the Kingdom of Mutapa) was a native faith referred to today as the "Cult of Mwari".


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.


When and why did the dark age occur in ancient grecce?

There were two times called Dark Ages associated with Greece. The first was the Greek Dark Ages, which lasted from 1200 to 800 BC. The other was a period in the Early Middle Ages lasting from about 630 to 800 AD. This is a time in the Early Middle Ages, or Dark Ages, that is sometimes referred to as the Byzantine Dark Ages.


What is the third period of the middle ages called?

The third period of the Middle Ages was the Late Middle Ages. The first is called the Early Middle Ages or the Dark Age. The second period was the High Middle Ages.


What did a wainwright do in the Middle Ages?

In the Middle Ages, wainwrights were skilled in making and repairing wagons. They are sometimes referred to as "cartwrights", for obvious reasons. The word "wainwright" is a combination of the words "wain" (large wagons used on farms) and "wright" (worker/maker).

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The Middle Ages in China, as with every country, began in the 5th century, and lasted until the 15th century. It is also referred to as the Medieval period.


What major religions are in Zimbabwe in the middle ages?

The primary religion of Zimbabwe during the Middle Ages (and its successor state, the Kingdom of Mutapa) was a native faith referred to today as the "Cult of Mwari".


In the US when did the Middle Ages start?

The Middle Ages were a time in Europe after the Fall of Rome and lasting about 1000 years. There are other times in other places that are referred to using the same term with the place attached, such as the Japanese Middle Ages, which happened at different times but had conditions similar to the European Middle Ages in some way. There was no such time in the US.


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 is the period in Europe between AD 500 and 1500 known as?

The period of time from 500 AD to 1500 AD is called the Middle Ages.


What is the name of the time period from AD 500-1500?

The time period from AD 500 to 1500 is commonly referred to as the Middle Ages or the Medieval period. This era is characterized by the decline of the Roman Empire, the rise of feudalism, and significant developments in art, culture, and religion in Europe. It is often divided into three sub-periods: the Early Middle Ages, the High Middle Ages, and the Late Middle Ages.


When and why did the dark age occur in ancient grecce?

There were two times called Dark Ages associated with Greece. The first was the Greek Dark Ages, which lasted from 1200 to 800 BC. The other was a period in the Early Middle Ages lasting from about 630 to 800 AD. This is a time in the Early Middle Ages, or Dark Ages, that is sometimes referred to as the Byzantine Dark Ages.


What was a explorers in a Middle Ages?

There was no explorers in the middle ages. When exploration started that is when the middle ages ended.


What is the third period of the middle ages called?

The third period of the Middle Ages was the Late Middle Ages. The first is called the Early Middle Ages or the Dark Age. The second period was the High Middle Ages.


What time was the middle ages?

Early Middle Ages 400 - 700, High Middle Ages 700 - 1300, Late Middle Ages 1300 -1500.