How did Europeans use the term 'middle ages'?
A
The crisis of Western Europe
B
The medieval era of European history
C
The fact that Europe became mature from 500 to 1500
D
The time between the fall of Rome and the emergence of Christianity
Correct Answer: The medieval era of European history
In the history of Europe, the Middle Ages (or medieval period) lasted from the 5th to the 15th century. It began with the fall of the Western Roman Empire and merged into the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery.