Study Guide for Second Test

Judaism, Christianity, Medieval Europe, Classical Art and Christian Art

Eric V. Snow, instructor

Classical Art & Architecture:

Parthenon

Pantheon

Colosseum

Judaism:

Abraham

Moses

Tetragammaton

Shema

Pentateuch

Torah

Babylonian Captivity

Talmud

Christianity (Origins):

Christ/Messiah

Jesus of Nazareth

Paul (Saul)

New Testament

The date of the Edict of Milan (A.D. 313)

Arius

Early Christian Art and Architecture:

Iconoclasm

Catacombs

Orans

Sarcophagus of Junius Bassus

Basilicas

Hagia Sophia

Medieval Art and Architecture:

Palatine Chapel

Gothic

Romanesque

Sainte Chapelle

Flying buttresses

Bayeux Tapestry

Giotto

Medieval Literature:

Beowulf

Song of Roland

Dante

Medieval Philosophy :

Augustine

Confessions

Boethius

Peter of Abelard

Thomas Aquinas

Scholasticism

Roman/Medieval Rulers and Political/Social Organization:

Diocletian

Constantine

The year of the Western Roman Empire’s fall (476 A.D.)

Justinian

Feudalism

Manorialism

Charlemagne

Year of Norman Conquest of England (1066 A.D.)

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Chivalry

Crusades

Islam:

Allah

Muhammad

Quran/Koran

Kaaba

Section 3: Essay question. Choose one of the following two questions to answer. A proper answer will have full essay form, including an introduction, a thesis statement, two or more body paragraphs that explain/defend the thesis, and a conclusion in the last paragraph that restates the thesis. Put the number of the question you're answering at the beginning of what you write. (50 possible points)

1. How did the Celtic-Germanic, Christian, and Greek-Roman (Classical) cultures combine together by the High Middle Ages to create a synthesis of the three combined together? Give specific examples of how two or more of these cultures/belief systems combined together in specific pieces of literature, philosophical/theological works, or individual thinkers, writers, and rulers.

2. What are the basic teachings of Islam, including its Five Pillars? What is the relationship of Islam and its leading prophet to prior revelations from God? How is Islam like Judaism and Christianity, and how is it different? Cover specific individuals, teachings, and doctrines to make your points clear.

3. What makes Judaism different from the other ancient religions of the world? How was Christianity different from Judaism, and how was it like Judaism? List and explain specific doctrines, teachings, or beliefs to support and explain your points.