HIEU 201 Exam 3
Chronological framework of the Middle Ages - ANS-High Middle Ages: 1050-1300
Medieval culture
Late Middle Ages
Contributions of the Byzantine Empire to world history - ANS-1.) Held out Muslim invasions,
preserved ancient Rome
2.) Corpus Juris Civilis: body of civil law (Justinian)
3.) Advances in learning: philosophy, science, math (ancient Greece)
4.) Formed the foundation for Eastern Europe and Russia (Christianity)
Coronation of Charlemagne. What happened, where, when, and significance - ANS-On
Christmas Day in Rome in the year 800, Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the
Romans. The initiative for the coronation probably came from the papacy, not from
Charlemagne. The meaning of this event has aroused conflicting opinions among historians, but
certain conclusions seem justified. The title signified that the tradition of a world empire still
survived despite the demise of the western Roman Empire three hundred years earlier. But
because it was the pope who crowned Charlemagne, this meant that the emperor had a spiritual
responsibility to spread and defend the faith. Thus, Roman universal-ism was fused with
Christian universal-ism.
Describe the origins of monasticism and its contributions to Western civilization. Identify the
most important early figure of western monasticism and his particular contribution. -
ANS--Supreme civilizing influence in the Medieval west
-Emerged as a reaction (in church)
-Church was filled with corrupt people (holiness and sanctity of martyrdom)
-St. Benedict of Nursia
-72 Good choices, Benedictine Rule
-How monastic life should be
Describe the origins, structure and function of the Gothic cathedral. Make specific reference to
the assigned online reading material on this topic. - ANS-Origin: Abbot Suger of St. Denis,
rebuild the choir of his abbey church, French style
Structure: Pointed arch (weight out and down), flying buttress (take weight off walls), vaulted
ceilings (weight off and not a lot of pillars), thinners walls, mostly glass, design of theological
significance
Function: Different from any other villages dark, small villages, God's spirit in the building with
the light coming in and represents hierarchical society
Describe what is meant by the Ordered Society and give examples. How is this related to
feudalism? - ANS-Social Order: clergy who prayed, lords who warred, and serfs who toiled.
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