During its history, the human population has experienced a lot of transformations. One of such moments is the Medieval period, when distinct achievements made substantial impacts on people’s life. Industries, education, architecture, music, literature, and the agricultural sector witnessed various changes.
Although life during the Middle Age is sometimes difficult to apprehend, popular culture expresses the fantastic moments as a heroic protagonist transforming into continuous wars, breakthroughs, and fundamental discoveries. Accordingly, most people during the Middle Age were perceived as knowledgeable and great idealists. People expressed their thoughts based on how things ought to be rather than how things were at that moment. Their immense knowledge and ideologies are highly evident in most of the works of literature, art (paintings, drawings, music), and architecture.
During the middle ages, scientific progression was steady and of superior quality. Science and mathematics experienced exciting and dynamic advancements. For example, the use of Arabic numbers was initiated. The Agrarian Revolution led to the development of more efficient farming methods. Landowners were very interested in producing wool, fodder, food, and other farm products. The business was a thriving activity where people could sell their surplus agricultural products and other goods.
Although barter trade was the most common means of exchange, the use of coins was also emphasized. More so, artists made luxury goods and furniture while peasant households produced clothing using animal hides.
The Middle Age saw the development of the Classical Education System, which is still used today in some learning institutions. An increased level of literacy was evident even in the remote regions as elementary education spread in every part of the continent (Europe). Books, encyclopedias, and anthologies created massive awareness and solidified the established education system. However, although religion was highly influential in most institutions of learning, theology, arts, medicine, and law were also taught. Men’s education was highly emphasized because men were considered more superior intelligent and were often compared to the gods. However, women were not left behind as they commanded respect and fair treatment.