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Why do we have more information about the medieval period than the ancient period?
The oral histories of the ancient world did not survive. The Royal Library of Alexandria, which had the largest collection of books and writings of the ancient world had been destroyed by 28 BC. Two other libraries, probably public libraries survived--Serapeum and Cesarion temples until later.
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What are the differences between the Ancient civilization and the Medieval European civilization?
more advanced understandings of how life works
How do the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods differ in their treatment of women?
They were pretty similar in that they were both treated as insignificant but in the medieval period they were treated more as evil because they were portrayed as unfaithful in the Canterbury Tales. Hooray for Mrs. Birr.
Where did ancient Ghanaians live?
The Ancient Ghana Empire existed in the Country of Ghana in Africa. See link below for more information
Where does the surname Osborn originate?
Osborn is a medieval English surname but one of truly ancient 'Viking' origins. To find out more about this surname, visit the website below.
How was the ancient Egyptian tax system different from the modern one?
It paid more to the pharaoh during that period of time. ;)
What are the autobiographies of the medieval period?
A good example is the well known Joan of Arch biography. It takes place during the medieval period and most of the medieval autobiographys was done to the martyrs of that era. In the related links box below, I posted a link very usefull to understand this subject. Check it out for more information.
What are the differences between the Ancient Period and the Medieval Period?
Medieval Period: feudalism; Black Plague; more advanced in science, math, etc; chivalry, Roman Catholicism, more civilized government; Crusades; martyrs; new farming techniques (iron plows, windmills, 3-field system); new trade routes; merchant guilds Ancient Period: mummification; polytheism; Roman empire; pictographs; human sacrifices; king led the army; scribes; built temples; city states
What are the differences between the Ancient civilization and the Medieval European civilization?
more advanced understandings of how life works
Did medieval people play the flute?
Single and double flutes were played throughout the medieval period. Manuscript illustrations of the court of king David often show him as a medieval king playing his harp (with which he was supposed to have composed all 150 psalms in the Bible), surrounded by musicians playing bells, viols, rebecs, organistra, flutes and the plucked psaltery. Later in the period, the lute and shawm became popular, followed by the crumhorn and the recorder. The link below gives more information about medieval flutes, including a period image of a double-flute player.
How many courses does a medieval banquet have?
There was no fixed number of courses for a medieval banquet. In fact, some banquets went on for two or more days. There is a link below to an article on medieval cuisine which is rather long, but has some more information.
By what other name is the medieval period also known?
The simple answer is that the medieval period is also called the Middle Ages. There is some complexity, however. The period from the 5th through 10th centuries was called the Dark Ages, but the term Early Middle Ages is more common now. What used to be called the Middle Ages, a time from the 11th to 15th centuries, is now often counted as the High Middle Ages (1000 to 1300) and Late Middle Ages (1300 to some time in the 15th century).
How do the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Periods differ in their treatment of women?
They were pretty similar in that they were both treated as insignificant but in the medieval period they were treated more as evil because they were portrayed as unfaithful in the Canterbury Tales. Hooray for Mrs. Birr.
What is menstrual period?
It is a girl`s period where blood is shed through the vagina. For more information, visit kidshealth.org.
Where did ancient Ghanaians live?
The Ancient Ghana Empire existed in the Country of Ghana in Africa. See link below for more information
Where can learn more about ancient Chinese history?
One may learn more about ancient Chinese history at the site "Ibiblio". One may also use the site "About" and choose the "ancient history section" to find more information on China.
What heresy was in the church in the medieval period?
The Catholic Church faced several heresies during the medieval period, including Hussitism. This heresy regarded the scriptures as being more important than church leadership, and also regarded ordinary people as being able to interpret scripture without Church help.
Baroque operatic styles versus medieval secular song?
This would take an entire encyclopaedia and more to explain, not the least because it would cover about 1,000 years. However the link below should help as it covers the periods you enquire about. It covers the 'baroque' period and gives links to the 'medieval' period.
