Why is this period sometimes referred to as the “Dark Ages”? Is it fair to refer to this time as the “Dark Ages”?

The term thus evolved as a designation for the supposed lack of culture and advancement in Europe during the medieval period. The term generally has a negative connotation.

Explanation:

the term was the dark ages a dark and ominous period. Not a good period

shang dynasty

western zhou (ca. 1046-771 bce)

eastern zhou (ca. 771-256 bce)

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