1. Monasticism.
What do you think was the purpose (s) of monasticism?
Analyze the role played by monks and nuns in early medieval society?
What does it mean when an historian writes: "monks became the heroes of Christian
civilization?" Do you agree? Why or why not?
5. Feudalism.
Define feudalism .
Then build a picture of feudalism and explain how it arose out of the political,
economic, and social conditions of the age.
Are you surprised to see its development or expected it? Why? or Why
not?
How important was it?
8. Emergence of a Distinctly European Society.
It is said that between 733, when the Muslims were defeated at Tours, and
the division of Charlemagne's empire in 843, a distinctly European society
emerged. Three of the main developments of this new society were Charlemagne's
empire, the rise of feudalism, and an intellectual revival.
Discuss this new Europe by describing each of these developments.
Was this a unique new society?
In what ways was this society different from that of Roman times?
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