Terms: Define five (5) of the following terms in a few sentences. A good definition will have the date or time reference, the geographic location, a short description and the term's significance.
Remember: when, where, what or who and why?
Principate Donative Pharisees
Mystery religion Diocletian Edict of Milan
Bishop Council of Nicaea Corpus furls Civilis
Jihad Caliph Five Pillars of Islam
Missi Dominici Treaty of Verdun Fief and vassal
Essays: Write well-argued and complete responses on two (2) of the following essay questions. You should make a clear thesis statement, develop your argument using specific examples, and provide a conclusion.
1. The Five Good Emperors are considered the model of Roman government during the Pax Romana. What are the reasons for this approval? What makes these rulers different from other emperors? Hint: how did they come to power?
2. What were the major causes of the decline of the Roman emperors? What steps were taken to address these problems? Be specific.
3. Justinian has been called the last Roman Emperor, discuss the reasons for this statement and whether or not you agree with it.
4. Why was Charlemagne regarded as the greatest (hence Charles the Great) medieval king? What features of Charlemagne's government and personal characteristics made him the exemplar of medieval kingship?