Question

6. During the postclassical era, Europe was largely divided between the Byzantine Empire in the east and a collection of independent kingdoms in the west. In a four-paragraph essay, explain whether you think Western and Eastern Europe were mostly similar or mostly different during the Middle Ages. You may want to consider the following topics when comparing the two regions:

Answer 1

Western and Eastern Europe were quite different during the
Post classical era.


At this time, the Byzantine Empire had a strong hold in Eastern Europe and almost touched the Middle East and Central Europe from end to end.

As a United Empire, it was a bastion of Christianity and Western Power. Educations, Arts and Crafts and global culture were some of its greatest exports.

However, at the same time, Western Europe was living in what is often described as the 'Dark Ages'.

Most of the small kingdoms and tribes were poor, with not many major industries and limited economic importance on a global scale.

European arts from this era, if any, have mostly been forgotten with time and this period is never celebrated modern texts.