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Why are the middle ages called the dark ages?

Why are the middle ages called the dark ages?

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Dark Past of the Middle Ages

Some scholars perceive Europe as having been plunged into darkness when the Roman Empire fell in around 500 AD. The Middle Ages are often said to be dark because of a supposed lack of scientific and cultural advancement. During this time, feudalism was the dominant political system."