Can someone help me please 1. During the Middle Ages was the Umayyad Islamic empire experiencing the same dark ages as Europe explain why or why not

2. Based on all of the information why is referring to the Middle Ages as the dark ages seen as a Eurocentric point of view

3. Why would so many Europeans take up crusading

4. Why would building a cathedral show your devotion to the Catholic Church?

5. What was the Romanesque style of cathedral architecture?

6. Why were books considered works of art during the Middle Ages in Europe?

Answers are given below :

Explanation:

1. The Umayyad Islamic empire did not face any Dark Ages during the Middle Ages as they were expanding there empire. During this time they have won many Christian land territories. Spread their empire in Spain and Asia. Art was flourished.  

2. The term Dark Ages referred to describe the Middle Ages because of the lack of quality in literature and culture in this period. During this era, the Black Death (plague) widely spread in Europe. The 100 years of war between France and England and starvation because of climate change in Europe led to devastation.

3. Europeans went for the crusade to be protecting Christendom and stop the expansion of Muslim states. During that period, Muslim rulers were becoming powerful as they were spreading their empire across Christian land. Crusaders went to recapture territories that were part of Christian.

4. Constructing a cathedral shows people devotion to the church and its believes. During the Middle Ages people faced many problems and deaths in their family. By having a Cathedral, people can see the power and holiness by praying to god.

5.  Romanesque churches created with large wall round and pointed arches. It also had vaults, and piers for columns. Romanesque architecture arrived in Europe after crusades.

6.   The Middle Ages books in Europe considered being works of art for several reasons. Books in those time were handmade, which took years to complete. Majority of books were symbols of knowledge and attribute of God.  Monks in monasteries played a role in creating thees books with vibrant colors, illustrations, painting, designs, calligraphy and ornaments with gems, gold and silver.