Dbq Middle Ages
Many people call the Middle Ages the “Dark Ages”. That means that there were not a lot of educated and intellectual people. This is inaccurate because there was a lot of intellectual progress. This is proven by document D, this shows that there was poetic advancement. It is also proven by the Magna Carta, which shows an in depth look at their laws and demands for personal freedom which takes a lot of intellectual knowledge to come up with such a sophisticated system. It was this system that laid the foundation for democracy. Document C also shows that there was progress because it showed a woman in an important position. Going back to talking about with the Magna Carta. They king was over extending his power so the nobles wrote themselves a
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bill of rights. One of their rights listed was that people can’t be wrongfully imprisoned without a fair trial of his peers. This has largely influenced our own judicial system. These rights are what laid the foundation for democracy. So to say that nothing important happened during this time would be discounting democracy and our judicial system. The detail and thought that they put into writing the Magna Carta was such a level they had to be well educated. This just proves that they in any “Dark Age”. Document D is a clear example of how articulate and intellectual they were at this time. It is a compilation of around 1,000 poems. This alone should tell you how intellectual they were. The collecting of these poems was ordered by the emperor, this means that literature, arts, and other things of academic nature were important to these people. So to say all of the “Dark Ages” made no advancements or valued knowledge is not accurate in the least. Document C shows a lot of progress made in the so called “Dark Ages”. This is shown by the fact that a woman was elevated to such a high national status. Joan of Arc became one of the largest national symbols for France. So to say yet again that nothing important came out of the “Dark Ages” is ridiculous. It also shows foreign influence on the painting. This shows that there was cultural exchange with other countries. That means that they had to have had lots of intellectual exchanges to. That means that most places were educated and not as intellectually inferior as people think that they were back then.
There have been many, many large contributions made by the Middle Ages.
The aforementioned proof that the “Dark Ages” aren’t so dark is evident. Ranging from art to literature to paintings, this time period has had a lasting impact on the world as we know it. This being said think of all the things that would not be in place today, such as our judicial system which is what keeps this country from eroding into tyranny and anarchy. So take the time to change the way you look at the “Dark Ages” as these were what helped found the principles for the way of life you have today. That is why it is wrong to call the Middle Ages the “Dark Ages” it is actually one of the brightest spots in history.
Document D
1. I believe that the style reflects its value, because it is written on fancy paper which would imply that it is very valuable.
2. It was published in 1120CE this is long after the Emperor put out the decree to collect the poems. This means that it was a very important piece to the Japanese for many years.
3. The types of poems that are included in this compilation are seasons, traveling and love. Considering these topics it appears that the Japanese at the time have a love for nature and natural things that occur.
Magna
Carta
1. Christianity had a large influence on the Magna Carta. You can tell this by reading article one.
2. It says in articles one and twenty nine that he cannot imprison a man with no right to trial, and also that he has no power over the church.
3. In article one it states that all freemen shall have the rights listed below which is indicative of our bill of rights. It also states that nobody will be wrongfully imprisoned.
Document C
1. The painting shows the influence of religion on politics, because there are angels in a scroll in the background of this picture.
2. Yes, I believe that the painter made her out to be a heroine because he portrayed her as a strong and courageous woman. He does this by having her stand proudly with a sword and wearing armor.
3. It has naturalistic parts of it; this is shown by the earth tones used in the background and surroundings on the painting.
bill of rights. One of their rights listed was that people can’t be wrongfully imprisoned without a fair trial of his peers. This has largely influenced our own judicial system. These rights are what laid the foundation for democracy. So to say that nothing important happened during this time would be discounting democracy and our judicial system. The detail and thought that they put into writing the Magna Carta was such a level they had to be well educated. This just proves that they in any “Dark Age”. Document D is a clear example of how articulate and intellectual they were at this time. It is a compilation of around 1,000 poems. This alone should tell you how intellectual they were. The collecting of these poems was ordered by the emperor, this means that literature, arts, and other things of academic nature were important to these people. So to say all of the “Dark Ages” made no advancements or valued knowledge is not accurate in the least. Document C shows a lot of progress made in the so called “Dark Ages”. This is shown by the fact that a woman was elevated to such a high national status. Joan of Arc became one of the largest national symbols for France. So to say yet again that nothing important came out of the “Dark Ages” is ridiculous. It also shows foreign influence on the painting. This shows that there was cultural exchange with other countries. That means that they had to have had lots of intellectual exchanges to. That means that most places were educated and not as intellectually inferior as people think that they were back then.
There have been many, many large contributions made by the Middle Ages.
The aforementioned proof that the “Dark Ages” aren’t so dark is evident. Ranging from art to literature to paintings, this time period has had a lasting impact on the world as we know it. This being said think of all the things that would not be in place today, such as our judicial system which is what keeps this country from eroding into tyranny and anarchy. So take the time to change the way you look at the “Dark Ages” as these were what helped found the principles for the way of life you have today. That is why it is wrong to call the Middle Ages the “Dark Ages” it is actually one of the brightest spots in history.
Document D
1. I believe that the style reflects its value, because it is written on fancy paper which would imply that it is very valuable.
2. It was published in 1120CE this is long after the Emperor put out the decree to collect the poems. This means that it was a very important piece to the Japanese for many years.
3. The types of poems that are included in this compilation are seasons, traveling and love. Considering these topics it appears that the Japanese at the time have a love for nature and natural things that occur.
Magna
Carta
1. Christianity had a large influence on the Magna Carta. You can tell this by reading article one.
2. It says in articles one and twenty nine that he cannot imprison a man with no right to trial, and also that he has no power over the church.
3. In article one it states that all freemen shall have the rights listed below which is indicative of our bill of rights. It also states that nobody will be wrongfully imprisoned.
Document C
1. The painting shows the influence of religion on politics, because there are angels in a scroll in the background of this picture.
2. Yes, I believe that the painter made her out to be a heroine because he portrayed her as a strong and courageous woman. He does this by having her stand proudly with a sword and wearing armor.
3. It has naturalistic parts of it; this is shown by the earth tones used in the background and surroundings on the painting.