Wright State University

Hist 101 - Western World:  Ancient and Medieval

C. Oldstone-Moore

Study Guide For Final Exam

The exam will consist of 60 multiple choice questions, and a short essay.

I.  Multiple choice questions (60 questions --- 60 points)

Same as before, but not as many

II. Short Essay (1 question --- 40 points)

Two of the following essays will be chosen at random.  You will be asked to write on one of them.  Essays will be graded on their knowledge of the events, people and themes of the course.  Content is more important than writing style.  If you forgot something that you later want to add at the end, put it in.  The more the merrier.  The essay is designed to have you show me what you do know, not what you don't know.

1. Describe two important contrasts between the Byzantine Christianity and Islam in terms either of theology or religious and political organization.

2. Define the "Spiritual Revolution" of the Middle Ages, and explain at least one cause and two important historical consequences of this movement. In your definition, be sure to describe at least two fundamental ideals and a person who can be identified with each ideal.

3. Define "chivalry" and explain how a knight on crusade and Lancelot could both be taken as examples of chivalry. In your definition, name at least three key virtues that are associated with this idea.

4. Describe three "rules" of courtly love presented in the story of Lancelot and the Cart.  In your answer think about the different obligations of the lovers to each other and different rules for men and women. Illustrate each rule by referring to events in the story.

5. What was the Hundred Years' War? What are two reasons that it marks the end of the Middle Ages?