HUMA 1301 Intro to Humanities - South Texas College: THE MIDDLE AGES

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THE MIDDLE AGES 1. The goal of medieval philosophy or scholasticism was 2. St. Thomas wanted to show that there was no contradiction between 3. In St. Thomas’ Summa Theologica revealed truths... are divided into two categories 4. He used correctly the Greek philosopher Aristotelian thought combining it with Christian divine revelation. 5. When the Western Roman Empire collapsed after 476 what was the role the Church played in the medieval era? 6. The three social classes that composed medieval society were 7. Why did feudalism develop and how did it work? Briefly explain what role did the feudal lords and vassals with the serf play in this society. 8. What were the guilds and how did they help their members? 9. Why were Gothic cathedrals important for medieval society, and in some manners still are today? 10. Medieval churches were very expensive and many hundreds were built, indicating they were highly valued by society. Which of the following are most valued by our society: Museums, sport facilities, office buildings, educational buildings, scientific facilities? What does this tell us about modern American values compared to medieval values? 11. Briefly state what was the sacred character of medieval civilization. 12. What was the Babylonian Captivity, its effects on the church, and how did it end? 13. What was the Great Schism, its effects on the church, and how did it end? 14. What was the Black Death and its effects on the medieval society? The 15. Why would nationalism be against the values of the High Middle Ages? 16. What characterizes the architecture of the cathedrals of the Middle Ages? 17. Architectural historians still argue over which building is better (as to inspiration, beauty, better design, and engineering, etc.). In your opinion, which is better: a classical Greek temple like the Parthenon of Athens or a gothic cathedral like Chartres, France? Choose one and defend your choice. 18. Briefly describe an accomplishment of the Middle Ages in the following areas: science, education, art, literature, architecture, industrial production, or manufacturing. 19. The term “Dark Ages” (referring to stagnation, ignorance, and superstition) has been used to refer to the entire span of the Middle Ages. Why is this term inaccurate? Explain. (Hint: Look at all that was accomplished during this religious era in Western Europe). 20. The Italian painter Giotto di Bondone changed and brought a new direction to Western [Show More]

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