Middle Ages Dbq Analysis

The Middle Ages, the era between 500 and 1400 AD, may be viewed as a period of decline, warfare, religious commitment or as a time of noteworthy achievements. As a result, it has been given many labels which include, Dark Ages, Golden Age, Feudalism, and the Age of Faith. The Age of Faith in my opinion is what the Middle Ages is known for because of the huge impact the Church and religion had on people's lives. The Middle Ages has been referred to as the Dark Ages. The Dark Ages was a period of time after the fall of Rome where there were no advancements and no innovations were being made. For example in Document 1 it states how barbarians invaded Europe. During these invasions they would burn down churches, and sack towns and villages. Since this was happening trade …show more content…
For example in Document 6 states “...guarding, frequently by accident and chance, the knowledge and treasures of what had come before…” This is showing that although there may have been some negative times during the Dark Ages, the Monks preserved old ideas by copying manuscripts which greatly influenced the way of life today. Also in Document 7 it states how during Medieval Culture philosophy, law, poetry, and architecture flourished. For example universities arose during this time along with liberal arts. Liberal Arts was the study of science, literature, philosophy, and mathematics. Because of these universities education increased, and it allowed more people to get an education than before. During the Middle Ages the Jury was also introduced. The idea of a Jury system had a lasting impact on society and is still vastly used today in many countries. Advancements in architecture also contributed to the Golden Age. For example in Document 10 it shows a very tall detailed church. These churches contained flying buttresses, rib vaulted arches and stained glass. These architectural innovations are still used