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Final Exam

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Western Civilization I Final Exam

I. Long Essay (Choose 1 for 40 points- include many specific examples to support your ideas).

1. Discuss the important similarities and differences, strengths and weaknesses, and unity and diversity between the three "heirs" of the Roman Empire (Islam, Byzantium, and the West).

2. Discuss the development and spread of Christianity and Islam, their major tenets and divisions or sects, and how each of these religions influenced politics and society.

3. Discuss a few of the most important political and religious conflicts and wars from 600 to 1648 in Europe, Arabia, and North Africa and explain their significance.

II: Short Essays (Choose 2 for 30 points-include specific examples to support your ideas).

1. Discuss the causes, characteristics, and effects of the medieval commercial revolution.

2. Discuss the causes, characteristics, and effects of the medieval Crusades.

3. Discuss thought and learning during the Middle Ages.

4. Discuss Church (and Monastic) reform during the Middle Ages.

III. Identifications (Choose 4 for 20 points-include who, what, where, when, etc. as needed).

1. Feudalism 5. Medieval Manor

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2. Vikings 6. Renaissance thought and expression

3. Carolingian Renaissance 7. Economic contraction and the Black Death

4. St. Benedict 8. Second (Medieval) Agricultural Revolution

IV. Film Question (Choose 1 for 10 points).

1. Why were the Spaniards so successful at Cajamarca?

2. What were some of the key points made in two of four episodes of Inside the Medieval Mind?

Note: Coverage counts. You should write roughly 3-4 pages for the long essay; 1-2 pages each for the short essays, and 1-2 paragraphs for each ID and 1-2 pages for the film response. For your long essay, reference (make use of) at least 2 primary documents and for each short essay reference (make use of) at least 1 primary document. (You do not have to go into great depth and detail, but show the relevance or importance of these documents.) For the IDs, emphasize the significance of the term and include the who, what, where, why, when, how as applicable. Make extensive use of class notes, the textbook and primary document sourcebook, and class films and power points. I am looking for your opinions and analysis backed up by numerous and specific examples (to support your arguments and ideas) from the text and reader, class notes, and the films and power points. Answer the questions thoroughly and demonstrate that you have read and understood the texts, including relevant primary documents, show that you have understood main ideas and key concepts discussed in class, and be sure to include your own thoughts, opinions, and analysis. You may use your textbook and notes in addition to the films, power points, and resources on Canvas, but do NOT plagiarize—do NOT copy/paste or use internet sources. This is an open- note, open-book test and the work is to be your own—do NOT work with others on this.

Remember you can only submit ONCE ! Answer all parts of the exam fully in ONE document.