What was life like in Europe before the Renaisance

In conclusion, the time before the Renaissance in Europe is referred to as the Middle Ages. Life during this time was dominated by religious faith, the Catholic Church, feudalism, the crusades, and the Black Death.

The Renaissance was a fervent period of European cultural, artistic, political and economic "rebirth" following the Middle Ages. Generally described as taking place from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Renaissance promoted the rediscovery of classical philosophy, literature and art.