The Dark Ages

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The article ‘6 Reasons the Dark Ages Weren’t so Dark’ by Sarah Pruitt focuses on the poor quality of Latin literature. The Romans and the Greeks were known to produce high-quality literature during the medieval times. However, during the period called the Dark Ages, there seemed to be some quality decline regarding the kind of literature produced. Additionally, the author explains how Europe lacked cultural advancement that other cultures witnessed. Pruitt argues that the fall of the Roman Empire may have contributed to the decline of quality literature at the time (Pruitt 5). However, many historians do not agree with the fact that the period was Dark Ages. The historians argue that the period was also the Renaissance and was not as backward as the Early Ages. Therefore, the historians assert that the term Dark Ages was extremely provocative and derogatory. Pruitt argues that the Dark Ages were not as barbaric as other periods of history. In fact, the period called the Dark Ages was significant in the sense that numerous advancement regarding economic, social, political, religious, and cultural issues.
Pruitt offers six reasons regarding why the period should not be called the Dark Ages. Scholars who did not like the ancient Rome conquered it and introduced their traditions. The scholars claimed that the period was archaic and backward and could not hold at the time. Also, it is during the period that the Church took over from the Roman Empire and handled most of the issues (Pruitt 3).

The Roman Empire was highly significant at the time, and people viewed it as an unfortunate scenario because it was replaced by the Church. Church dominance made some people think that the period was backward and unenlightened. Therefore, people viewed it as the onset of the Dark Ages. The introduction of modern methods of agriculture made some people think that it was the beginning of the Dark Ages. Instead of taking it positively as a sign of development, many individuals took it negatively. The conflict between the Islamic World, the Christian Church, and the natural scientists made the period called the Dark Ages. During the Renaissance period, there was some significant advancement of architecture, literature, and art. Therefore, the period was not as dark as some people would claim.
Why the period was called the Dark Ages
This period was called the Dark Ages because it was improper to expect the Medieval Christian house of worship to suppress the sophisticated thinking of the natural scientists. The Early Christian church did not advocate for autopsies. On the other hand, natural scientists were believers on issues related to dissections and autopsies. According to historical evidence, natural scientists have a significant role to play in the society (Pruitt 3). Therefore, the Medieval Christian church did not have a right to overlook the issues concerning biological issues argued by the natural scientists.
Whether it is fair to call the period the Dark Ages
It is fair to refer to this period as the Dark Ages because there was confusion between the two denominations and the scientific world. Many people did not know who to believe because all claimed to have valid reasons for their arguments. The Islamic world has millions of followers across the globe. Equally, the Medieval Christian church had a significant following in the world. Also, many people in the world believed in the work of the natural scientists (Pruitt 6).
Why this period gets called the Dark Ages
The Muslim world witnessed some critical scientific advances that competed with natural scientists. Equally, the development conflicted with the Christian world. Henceforth, it conflicted with other beliefs and became the Dark Ages. During the Dark Ages of the Early European culture, the Muslim world witnessed some unbelievable advances regarding scientific advances (Pruitt 5). The belief between the three philosophical views between the Christians, the Muslims, and the natural scientists was a sticky one. The sensitivity of the issue made many people avoid the debate.
Works Cited
Pruitt, Sarah. ‘6 Reasons the Dark Ages Weren’t so Dark’, History Stories, 2016. Retrieved from https://www.history.com/news/history-lists/6-reasons-the-dark-ages-werent-so-dark on 28th Mar, 2018.