Middle Ages Were the Dark Ages

It would be appropriate to consider the Middle Ages the "Dark Ages", for numerous reasons. One of which would be because of the black plague that swept through Europe killing thousands of people and causing great suffering for many people, leaving families devistated. Another would be because of the many battles and wars that broke out leaving thousands more dead. The Catholic Church went through many problems in the Medieval times.
One reason that the Middle Ages could be considered the "Dark Ages" is because of the the black plague swept through Europe. The black plague was a horrific d…