the Middle Ages
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an era in European history, between about AD 1000 and AD 1500, when the authority of kings, people of high rank, and the Christian Church was unquestionable
- Castles and knights are iconic symbols of life during the Middle Ages.
- Many important universities and centers of learning were established in Europe during the Middle Ages.
- The Middle Ages saw the spread of Gothic architecture, evident in the grand cathedrals built during this time.
- The Black Death was a devastating pandemic that struck Europe in the late Middle Ages, killing millions.
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