Between the time periods of 600-1450 Common Era, it was
referred to as the dark ages in Europe because the cities and regions in Europe
lack poetry, which was a dark experience. It was not really a dark globally,
but only in the part of Europe wherein poetry vanished, but right after the
dark ages, was the beginning of the modern age, which gave life to poetry and
to music once more.
Desiderius Erasmus lived during a time period of significant change in 1500's Europe. This rebirth, or awakening, was being felt around the known world. During this time period in Europe, a religious renaissance was occurring. The Catholic Church, which was once the one and only church with the Pope as its all powerful leader, was beginning to be challenged by "free thinkers" who opposed some of the traditions and ideals put forth by Catholicism. This time period was also a rebirth/renaissance in the areas of technology, science, arts, and philosophy. The introduction of gunpowder, for an example, forever changed human warfare and made battles more deadly than ever.
I believe your answer is "<span>They valued The enlightenment ideals of freedom in and individual rights."
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