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TEXT READING PROMPTS 1>>Respond to each of the prompts with neat,carefully developed answers. >>Must include evidence from the reading to support your decisions. >>Minimum depth is 5-7 complete, detailed sentences each. “Byzantium: A Christian Empire Under Siege”pp. 284-921) What were the socio-economic, political & military effects of the siege, under which the Byzantine Christian Empire fell? “Terms of History: Medieval”pg. 2862) What are the roots of the term ‘Middle Ages’ & to what extent is that term variable and subjective? “Western Europe: A Medley of Kingdoms”pp. 299-3153) What were the roles, projects and powers in early Medieval European Kingdoms? 4) Discuss the Papacy: its place, power & importance in Medieval Europe.
TEXT READING PROMPTS 2>>Respond to each of the prompts with neat,carefully developed answers. >>Must include evidence from the reading to support your decisions. >>Minimum depth is 5-7 complete, detailed sentences each. 1) Reach a consensus on four of the most fascinating features of Medieval Life—and describe what aspects drew your attention to them. 2) Reach a consensus on four features of Medieval Life that appear similar to modern day…with obvious variations. 3) Reach a consensus on four features of Medieval Life that appear quite different to modern day…and discuss the ways in which they differ. 4) Individually, discuss why/why not you would have found fulfillment living during those times.
‘Holy Warriors’ Team Prompts • >>Respond to each of the prompts with neat,carefully developed answers. >>Must include evidence from the video to support your decisions. >>Minimum depth is 5-7 complete, detailed sentences each. • Defend: Muslim POV re. the 3rd Crusade • Defend: Christian POV re. the 3rd Crusade • Defend or Refute: “The Crusades were a precursor to current conflicts in the Middle East.” • Discuss the strengthsand weaknesses of both King Richard and Saladin.
MONK EXTRA CREDITSPECULATE… What does it take to find meaning in the physical and psychological discipline of such a life?…in our lives? What does the concept of "happiness" mean in this context?…in the context of life?