The middle ages in Europe, a period of time from approximately A. D 500 to 1400, have been referred by a variety of terms- the age of faith, the dark ages, the age of feudalism, and even a golden age. The medieval era began with the destruction of the Roman Empire and the disorder that followed, which led to the rise of feudalism. During this period of darkness, the Roman Catholic Church provided spiritual direction as well as many nonreligious functions for the people of the times. Many literary, artistic, and architectural advanced occurred.From A. D. 00 to 1400, Europe went through a period of faith, disease, terror, feudalism, and advancements in art and architecture.
This period is commonly referred to as the Middle Ages. The middle Ages brought an epidemic that killed roughly one-third of Europe's total population, renewed faith in God, and advancements in art, architecture and science. It is quite impossible to describe the middle Ages using one label. The Dark Ages, Age of Faith, and Golden Age of Europe have completely different meanings but come to describe one period in time- the Middle Ages.The middle Ages are sometimes referred to as the Dark ages, and rightfully so.
