Who is credited with coining the term 'Dark Ages'?

Debunking the Myth of the Dark Ages in Western Europe

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Theoderic
Bede
Petrarch
Boethius
2.
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What does the term 'Dark Ages' specifically refer to in modern context?
The Classical period
The entire Middle Ages
The Renaissance period
Western Europe after the Roman Empire's fall
3.
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How did the collapse of the Roman Empire affect Western Europe?
It had no significant impact
It resulted in competing realms
It led to a unified Europe
It caused a technological boom
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What happened to Britannia after the Romans left?
It thrived economically
It maintained its urban living
It experienced a decline in literacy
It became a major trade hub
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which kingdom saw little change after the Roman Empire's collapse?
The Byzantine Empire
The Frankish Kingdom
The Ostrogothic Kingdom
The Visigothic Kingdom
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the life of peasants change after the fall of Rome?
They became wealthy landowners
They moved to urban areas
Their lifestyle remained largely unchanged
They became part of a centralized government
7.
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What was a common issue for peasants after the Roman Empire's collapse?
Improved agricultural techniques
Access to better education
Frequent local famines
Increased trade opportunities
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