Dark Ages Quiz

What is another name for the period between 600 and 1450 CE in Europe?

• The Middle Ages

• The Renaissance

• The Enlightenment

• The Industrial Revolution

Why are the Dark Ages sometimes called the Dark Ages?

• Because it was a time of great cultural output

• Because it was a time of enlightenment

• Because it was a time of superstition and religious debates

• Because it was a time of peace and prosperity

What was the political system in Europe during the Dark Ages?

• Feudalism

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Communism

What was the main reason for the decline of the Islamic Caliphate?

• Invasion by the Mongols

• Internal conflicts

• Economic collapse

• Natural disasters

Which empire had a golden age during the Tang Dynasty?

• China

• Byzantine Empire

• Roman Empire

• Islamic Empire

What innovation did the Chinese introduce during the Song Dynasty?

• Gunpowder

• Paper money

• Porcelain

• All of the above

What was the capital of the Islamic Empire under the Abbasids?

• Damascus

• Cordoba

• Baghdad

• Alexandria

Which philosopher argued for the importance of rationality in religion?

• Ibn Sina

• Ibn Rushd

• Maimonides

• Thomas Aquinas