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Early Western Civilization. Lecture #8 The Early Middle Ages 600-1000 AD. Themes. Europeans came to see Islam as a religious and political competitor. The Franks were unable to create a unified European government. Feudalism and decentralized government became the norm in Europe.
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Early Western Civilization Lecture #8 The Early Middle Ages 600-1000 AD
Themes • Europeans came to see Islam as a religious and political competitor. • The Franks were unable to create a unified European government. • Feudalism and decentralized government became the norm in Europe.
The Qu’ran • According to Muslims, where did the Qu’ran come from? • How was Allah characterized in the Qu’ran? What attributes does he have? • How was righteousness defined? What behaviors were seen as righteous? • What is the relationship between Islam and Christianity? How was Jesus portrayed in the Qu’ran? • According to the Qu’ran, what will happen when time ends? • According to the Qu’ran, how should women behave?
Charlemagne and the Saxons • When did Charlemagne rule the Franks? When did Einhard record these events? • How did Einhard portray the Saxons? • Why did the Saxons go to war against the Franks? • What happened when the Saxons lost?