Dark Ages

Who conquered the Romans?

• Muslims

• Visogoths

• Egyptians

Why were so many people dying in Rome?

• They were bringing in diseases from other countries.

• They were being starved by Alleric

• All of the above

What is the dark ages?

• The the period of time before there was electricity

• The period of time after the fall of Egypt

• The period of time after the fall of the Roman Empire

What caused the Dark Ages?

• The Roman Empire fell.

• The Greek Empire fell.

• Christians took over Europe.

What killed a large percentage of people in Constantinople?

• Yellow Fever

• Visogoths

• Bubonic Plague

What three things did monks devote their time to?

• Work, exercise, and reading.

• Prayer, work, and studying

• Yoga, reading, and meditation

Why was Justinian hated by his people?

• He didn't pay his soldiers and forged wills

• He was a strict ruler.

• Christians took over Europe and Justinian was Christian.

What is the Bubonic plague (aka Black Death)?

• A disease from a bacteria.

• A form of cancer

• A type of tumor.

What religion became popular in Europe during this time?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Polytheism

What Italian monk helped spread monasteries throughout Europe?

• Justinian

• Justus

• St. Benedict