We’re the “dark ages” really dark ? ?

Yes

Explanation:

It was used to describe the period between the fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning of Italin Renasissance and the age of exploration.

fearing kabuki could corrupt the nation’s morals, japanese government officials

explanation:

the national morals was so the japanese and the kabuki would stop fighting

julius caesar turned the roman republic into the roman empire by coming in and taking the "dictator" role during the time of a civil war (elites vs lower classes) winning battles and reputation, then declaring him dictator for life

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