Question

In what ways did life change for people in Europe during the Middle Ages?

Answer 1

Answer:

Life for people in Europe during the Middle Ages was highly stratified because of the feudal system. There was very little social mobility and it is called The Dark Ages because culturally and intellectually there were fewer contributions than had been made by ancient Greece and Rome.

Explanation:

The Middle Ages is a term that describes the period from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the year 476 until about 1450.  This period of time is also called The Dark Ages, because some perceive Europe as having been plunged into darkness when the Roman Empire fell. The Middle Ages supposedly lacked scientific and cultural advancement, especially when compared to the accomplishments of ancient Greece and Rome. The feudal system made it difficult for there to be social mobility and this added to a sense of bleakness about this time for the common person. However, in the High Middle Ages after the year 1000 there was a surge in population in Europe, suggesting that there was more prosperity and better health and an improved supply of food. The Black Death that swept through Europe from 1346-53 impacted this growth and views of medieval city life.