What was a major reason Renaissance thinkers felt that the medieval era
were the "dark ages?"
* 2 points
During the Medieval Age, European kings' policies of isolationism led to huge famine
and crop failure.
During the Medieval Age, scientific advancements challenged the Catholic Church's
authority.
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During the Medieval Age, the Bubonic Plague killed a third of the people, leaving
whole towns empty.
During the Medieval Age, Religious wars between Catholics and Protestants
devastated the countryside.