GERMANY IN THE MIDDLE AGES By Simon Winder Adapted from Chapter 3 of the book Germania. The term “’high’…

Question

GERMANY IN THE MIDDLE AGES

By Simon Winder

Adapted from Chapter 3 of the book Germania.

The term “’high’ Middle Ages,” as cited in the first sentence, most likely indicates which of the following?

Accepted Answer

B) Soon after that moment in history, life in Germany became worse.

Answer

A) In that period, Germany as a whole reached a level of wealth and culture that it has never again equaled.

Answer

C) At that moment in history, the civilizing influence of the crusades and the Holy Roman Emperor began to evaporate.

Answer

D) The people of Germany were unprepared for the drastic changes that would soon come.

Answer

E) It was at that moment that religious faith began to collapse in Germany.

Adapted from Chapter 3 of the book Germania.