Question : Which period in history is commonly referred to as the "Mediaeval" era?
Option 1: 5th to 15th century
Option 2: 16th to 18th century
Option 3: 19th to 20th century
Option 4: 21st century
Correct Answer: 5th to 15th century
Solution : The "Mediaeval" era, also known as the Middle Ages, is commonly referred to as the period in history from the 5th to the 15th century, following the fall of the Western Roman Empire and preceding the Renaissance.