Exam 2 (Middle Ages) Flashcards
How many years did the middle ages last?
1000 years
When did the middle ages begin?
It began with the collapse of the Roman empire
When did the Roman empire collapse?
450 AD
Why did they collapse?
The Visigoths invaded their empire in 410AD and cont. their reign until 1450
In the earlier part it was characterized by..?
Famine Disease Depopulation Deurbanization War
Black Death was caused by the
Bubonic Plauge
Why was the Middle Ages also known as the Dark Ages?
Because of the loss of classical civilization
In the late middle ages, what was the central role?
Churches (Holy Roman Empire)
Raiders became Catholic so they can have a bigger following
Did the late Middle Ages get any better?
Yes
What was there a resurgence of in the late middle ages?
Agriculture, Urban centers, and some universities were created.
Who was the Gregorian chant named after?
Pope Gregory I
How long was he Pope?
590 - 604
What elements do the Gregorian chant encompass?
Roman and Gallican chant
Who are the 2 important composers of the organum?
Leonin and Perotin
Where were they active?
Notre Dame in Paris
