History The Early Middle Ages Saxons and The Franks Established Kingdoms Discussion

Need help with my History question – I’m studying for my class.

This is only the study guide I’ll give the questions when u are ready

The exam is only 3 hours so when we start u have to be ready to start answering the question ASAP

U will answer 12 questions. 2 question from section II and 10 question from section I

The first 2 questions 200-230 words

The rest 3 to 2 sentences

I’ll give u the book link to be prepared

Section I

Directions: Be able to identify each of the people/objects/places/terms/events below. In a short answer, explain why are they significant and how they influenced Early Western History?

1. The Justinian Code
2. King Alfred
3. Shi’ite
4. Danelaw
5. Beowulf
6. Pope Gregory I
7. King Alfred
8. ibn Sina
9. The Council of Nicaea
10. Córdoba
11. The Vulgate
12. Civitas Dei
13. Charles Martel
14. Muhammad
15. Theoderic the Ostrogoth
16. Carolingian Miniscule
17. Le Chanson de Roland
18. Druids
19. The Venerable Bede
20. Hagia Sophia

Section II

Directions: Be prepared to answer the following questions. Answer the question completely and include some discussion of primary sources, where appropriate, to support your answer.

1. Why were the Saxons and the Franks able to establish kingdoms that lasted longer than many others?
2. Do you agree with the statement that Constantinople was a second Rome?
3. Write a diary as if you are a monk. What is your daily life like? Describe the people and places in your environment.
4. Discuss the central tenets of Islam and its early development.
5. Compare Celtic and Roman Christianity.
6. Why is the reign of Charlemagne generally considered to mark the end of the Dark Ages?
7. How did St Augustine influence medieval Christianity?
8. Outline the major divisions within Islam and its impact upon the early caliphates.