Christian Societies

CH 6 Discussion Questions

Western Europe

1. Why were the “Dark Ages” considered dark?
2. Describe how feudalism and the manorialism worked?
3. What were Charlemagne’s accomplishments?

Political and Religious Power

1. Why was Clovis’ conversion important?
2. Describe the structure of Roman Catholic church.
3. How did monasteries and the Benedictine Rule provide stability?

High Middle Ages

1. What were the major Political, Economic, Cultural developments during the High Middle Ages

Crusades

1. What was the long-term impact of the Crusades, despite their short term failure?

Economic Developments

1. Describe the role of Venice and Genoa after the Crusades.
2. What was the significance of the Hanseatic League?

Culture and Arts

1. How did vernacular languages change literature?
2. What was the goal of Scholasticism?

Byzantine Empire

1. What is caesaropapism?
2. What were Justinian’s achievements?
3. Why is Theodora an interesting example of women in the Byzantine Empire?
4. What were the major threats to the Byzantines?

Culture:

1. Compare and Contrast Roman Catholicism to Eastern Orthodox.

Russia

1. Why is Vladimir significant?