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Why are the middle ages refereed to the dark ages?

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Dark Past of the Middle Ages. Some people believe that Europe is been plunged into darkness. When the Roman Empire fell in around 500 AD. The Middle Ages are often said to be dark because of the lack of scientific and cultural advancement. During this time, feudalism was the dominant political system

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Because they were very "Dark" times. There was the plage (Black Death) and many others. There were many wars faught in that time span. It wasn't peacefull or safe unless you were a king or in royal family. Thats why they were referred to as the Dark ages.

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