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The Middle Ages began in the 5th century, lasted for about 1000 years, and were characterized by the fall of the Roman Empire and the rise of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Black Death decimated the population of Eurasia from 1347–1351 CE, causing an estimated 75–200 million deaths and wiping out about half of Europe’s population in four years.
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During the Middle Ages, knowledge in Europe was generally limited to literate priests and monks because education was mainly associated with the clergy and religious institutions.
Arabic and Persian scholars preserved and translated Greek philosophical works and incorporated them into Islamic culture from the 6th century onwards.
Europe’s restricted learning contrasted with thriving Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and Persian cultures
1. Which development most directly marked the beginning of the Middle Ages in the fifth century?
2. What was the approximate impact of the Black Death on Europe between 1347 and 1351 CE?
3. What most clearly distinguishes scholasticism from reliance on religious authority alone?
When did the Middle Ages begin and how long did they last?
They began in the 5th century and lasted about 1000 years.
Who mainly held knowledge in Europe during the Middle Ages?
Literate priests and monks.
What is Scholasticism?
A philosophical approach from monastic schools using rigorous dialectical reasoning.
What was one aim of scholasticism regarding Greek philosophy?
To integrate Greek philosophy into the Christian religion.
Medieval Period Start
5th century, began with Roman Empire fall.
Black Death impact
Killed 75–200 million, halved Europe's population.
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