Historians now refer to the period from 284 to the seventh century C.E.as Late Antiquity because:
A) while the western half of the empire had fallen, the eastern Roman Empire was still flourishing.
B) it is a period with its own themes and developments, not wholly Roman and not yet medieval.
C) all Roman institutions had been abandoned or destroyed.
D) the term Dark Ages refers only to the literature of the period contrasted with classical literature.
E) while the eastern part of the empire had fallen, the western Roman Empire was still flourishing.

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The period from 284 to the seventh century C.E. is referred to as Late Antiquity because it marks a time of transition between the classical world of the Roman Empire and the medieval world that followed. This period is characterized by unique developments and themes that set it apart from both the earlier Roman period and the later medieval period. The term Late Antiquity recognizes the distinctiveness of this era and its importance in the history of Western civilization.

Historians Now Refer to the Period from 284 to the Seventh