Wright State University
Hist 101 - Western World:  Ancient and Medieval Europe
C. Oldstone-Moore

Study Guide For Exam II

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

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

The questions will be drawn from the lectures and textbook.  They will focus on the key themes, events and persons of the course.  Some questions will refer to art or music examples shown or played in class.

Link to a list of names that appear in the lecture outlines. If you know who the people are and why they are important, you are well on your way.

Link to a list of places that appear in the lecture outlines. Be prepared to identify these places on a map.

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 the extent of 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. Explain three ways in which the Roman Empire mastered the material life. In your answer refer to at least TWO of the following: the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Roman law, roads, baths.

2. Define "theological state" and explain how the Byzantine and Islamic empires were both theological states. Discuss also a major difference in the way these two empires combined religion and state.

3. Describe three "rules" of courtly love presented in the story of Lancelot.  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.

4. Describe three important effects of medieval civilization on the world today. Be as specific as possible.

5. Explain why the church lost power and the kings gained power in the late middle ages. In your answer, include a discussion of Philip IV of France, the Black Death and the Great Schism.