HISTORY
MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN EUROPE
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Question
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Christmas was considered the only important holiday during the Middle Ages
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Entertainment during medieval holidays and festivals could include plays, acrobats, and bonfires.
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Music and dancing were forbidden at holidays and festivals
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all of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -There was no soccer or basketball in medieval Europe, a centuries-long era that ended 500 years ago. Instead, athletes tested their skills in mock combats, called “tournaments.” These games were a way for knights to practice for battle in between wars, and display their talents in front of a broad audience.
Detailed explanation-2: -These included archery, jousting, hammer-throwing, and wrestling. In some areas they played early versions of football (soccer), cricket, bowling, or golf. Monks often sung in Medieval churches. They would chant in a single key without any instruments.
Detailed explanation-3: -With its roots medi-, meaning “middle", and ev-, meaning “age", medieval literally means “of the Middle Ages". In this case, middle means “between the Roman empire and the Renaissance"-that is, after the fall of the great Roman state and before the “rebirth” of culture that we call the Renaissance.
Detailed explanation-4: -Of course, each had reasons why they were celebrated, but some holidays were valued more than others. Christmas and Easter were the most important, not only religiously, but also for measuring out the year.