Do two essays, one from Part I and one from Part II. 40 Points.
(An essay is not just a single paragraph. Introduction, body, conclusion.)
Part I:
1. Why did the Western Roman Empire “fall” in the fifth century but not the East? Be specific.
2. What was “dark” and what was NOT dark in the Dark Ages?
3. Discuss why Islam was successful where it succeeded and why did it fail to expand further than it did in the seventh and eighth centuries.
4, Did the Dark Ages end with Charlemagne? Why AND why not?
5. What did the Byzantine Empire “contribute” to the West during the Middle Ages?
Part 2:
1. Which best describes the Middle Ages? “The Age of Feudalism” OR “The Age of Faith”?
2. Why did the Roman Catholic Church become the major institution in the Middle Ages?
3. How did the the Church “win” its conflicts with the kings and emperors during the Middle Ages? Give examples.
4. Contrast the First Crusade with the Fourth Crusade as to causes, motives, and results.
5. What was “high” in the High Middle Ages?
In two or three paragraphs, identify (who, when, where, why) of ten of the following, five from Part I and five from Part II. Each ID is worth a maximum of four points.
Part I:
the Dark Ages the scriptorium caesaropapism Oath of Strasburg
the Gothic War prophets in the Quran Ramadan eighth century donations
feudalism December 25, 800
1._____________________
2.____________________
3._____________________
4.____________________
5.____________________
Part II:
Bayeux tapestry Petrine theory Henry II v. Thomas Becket the common law
Song of Roland Innocent III Avignon the Reconquista
medieval universities the Fourth Crusade
6._____________________
7.______________________
8._____________________
9.______________________
10.____________________
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