Fall 2010 FINAL EXAM

Directions: Answer Part A and ONE question from part B in essay form. An adequate response will be 4-5 pages. Your grade will be based on how well you support your argument using evidence from the assigned readings.

PART A: Historians typically describe medieval society as a hybrid of Roman, Germanic, and Christian culture. Discuss the history behind how each of these cultures was integrated into medieval society, and how the influence of each was evident in medieval society. (Incidentally, I will be asking this question on the Senior Comps for History majors).

PART B:

1) The story of Tristan and Isolde is a product of the cultural changes of the twelfth century. Discuss using examples from the text.

2) Ladurie's study of Montaillou sheds light on the daily lives of people who are otherwise absent from the historical record. Discuss the lives and worldviews of these people and their relationships with the outside world.