HIST 1001 Chapter : Origins Of The Middle Ages
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Medieval europe (500-1350 ad) is also known as the middle ages (because it is in the middle of. Introduction classical history and modern history), and focuses mainly on europe. western civilization, however, come from the classical ages and the middle ages, respectively. the institution of the church was a medieval idea. Similarly, the idea of democracy is a classical idea, but the way we practice democracy is a medieval idea. Furthermore, the question of justice is a classical idea, but the institutions that we use to practice justice are medieval ideas. Medieval europe was a time of strange ideas and institutions. For example, the religion of western civilization is christianity, which was a classical idea, but. The romans" most important structures of civilization were cities (and capitals) with the most important officials being magistrates (elected). Romans were unarmed when they met in assemblies; if they wanted to voice their disapproval of something, they booed or hissed.