Part B Question Two

Describe how and why feudalism came about in medieval society. How did it function? How was it more of a social than a political system?

Part B Question One

Medieval Christianity developed out of a wide range of cultural traditions from classical Greece and Rome, the Middle East, and the Germanic world. Discuss the influence of each of these cultures on medieval Christianity. How was orthodoxy established in the early church?

Question A

PART A:
Historians often make the claim that the Roman Empire never fell, it simply changed into something else. What historical evidence would support this claim? Discuss the endurance of Roman culture and Roman ideals in Western Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic worlds.

Midterm Directions

I have posted each of the questions separately so the discussion threads won't become too tangled.

Directions: Answer Part A and ONE question from Part B in essay form. Your answer should be supported by examples from the course readings, including the reading packet. An adequate response will be at least 3-5 pages. Please refer to the online style sheet linked to the syllabus for formatting standards. Midterms are due in class on Friday, 16 October.