How was the period when Rome ruled most of Europe different from the Middle Ages?

The period is often considered to have its own internal divisions: either early and late or early, central or high, and late.

Explanation: Although once regarded as a time of uninterrupted ignorance, superstition, and social oppression, the Middle Ages are now understood as a dynamic period during which the idea of Europe as a distinct cultural unit emerged. Hope this helped! :)

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