Why do most critics also refer to the Middle Ages as the Dark Ages ?
Correct answer: C. there are few primary sources that reconstruct the history of the time
- A. it was a period of surging Roman institutions
- B. the production of historical records increased
- C. there are few primary sources that reconstruct the history of the time
- D. the lack of technology made it literally dark
Explanation
The label Dark Ages reflects the relative scarcity of surviving primary records for parts of the early medieval period, which makes its history harder to reconstruct. It does not refer to literal darkness or a complete absence of cultural activity.
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