Greco-Roman and Germanic fusion
After about 500 AD, Western Civilization became a “fusion” of the classical world (Greco-Roman civilization) and the Germanic peoples of northern and western Europe--how did this come about? a. What elements of Greco-Roman civilization survived to become part of the medieval world? b. How was European government, socia ...continues
Western Civilization achieved a relatively sophisticated level of organization during the High Middle Ages, ca. 900 – 1300 AD--why did medieval Europe give way to the early-modern era (post-1400 AD)? I responding, please consider the following events or movements; provide examples of how traditional political, religious, or ...continues
The Anabaptist and the Reformation
The Anabaptist believed in a totally different set of beliefs concerning baptism. Their belief that adults should be baptized went against the Lutheran belief and the Catholic belief.
Describe how Pascal, Descartes, or Galileo were agents of change
Management textbooks often refer to people who make a difference within organizations as change agents. What is less often discussed, aside from what they did and the positive results, is what made them do it. One answer to this question was penned by the author and playwright, George Bernard Shaw, when he told us, “The reasonab ...continues
Jewish, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian faiths are compared.
This posting compares and contrasts the Jewish, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian faiths. What were the main contributions of the Hebrews to the development of a western religious tradition?
Compare and contrast in 200 words the Minoan and Mycenean cultures. Discuss the archeological evidence and the clues it provides about these cultures. Discuss both new features and the influences of other cultures.
Magna Carta brought about a “balancing act”
Analyze what caused the Popular Rebellion and how the 1215 Magna Carta brought about a “balancing act” that ended the rebellion and promoted an ideal of feudal government. Why is the Magna Carta considered a cornerstone of modern English law?
200 Word Essay Help/Roman Empire
How and why was the history of the eastern half of the Roman Empire so different from the western half? What factors contributed to the growth of a distinctive Western European culture?
What were the tenets of Islam and how were the Muslims suddenly able to build an empire? Assess the importance of the Muslim invasions for the development of Western Europe.
Slavery was a basic element in Roman society. How were slaves acquired and how were they employed by the Romans? Why did slavery decline in importance?
