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Read the Canterbury Tales and discuss realism in a well-written essay. Are the characters Chaucer describes realistic? What do they tell us about medieval society?
Does the traditional division into three orders (those who pray, those who fight, and those who work) provide an accurate description of western European society in the high Middle Ages? Why or why no
What key factors contributed to the development of common law in England? Who benefited the most from the centralization of justice?
Do you think that the crusades created the ideals that Hitler used to create his Anti-Jew state? Was the antisemitism the worst consequence of the crusades?
What caused and what was the impact of the conflict between Pope Gregory VII and the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV that has become known as the "Investiture Controversy"?
In the 1920's and 30's many intelligent Europeans believed that liberal democracy was an eighteenth-or nineteenth-century anachronism, soon to be replaced by either Soviet communism or fascism (includ
Based on your reading in HWS, what are some of the key elements of feudalism? Is it appropriate to use the term "system" to describe these relationships?
What did Muhammad and his followers initially think music would do? What does the Arabic word masjid mean? Why did Mohammad allow Muslim men to have up to four wives? What structure ins
The point of focus is the notion of "honor" in Europe during the 17th & 18th centuries. I would like some discussion of the this element of European society especially as you read about Europes' c
What do historians mean by the phrase the "Struggle of the Orders"? Who were some of the key leaders and what was at stake in the struggle? How did this effect Roman society both in the short and long
What were some of the major factors, both short and long-term, for the destruction of the Roman Republic? Be specific
Many changes have occurred between early and late feudalism .. what are the advantages and disadvantages of such change ?
Fascism poses a larger threat to the classical liberal notion of freedom and equality. Do you agree or disagree? To what extent? Please use examples to prove your side (ex. Mussulini, Germany, etc.)
Why did European powers scramble to claim parts of Africa starting in the 1870s? What developments allowed them to assert their power over Africans?
The First World War destabilized European politics, undermining liberalism across Europe. What forces challenged liberalism, and how did they attempt to reshape society?
What are some of the major factors that contributed to the Greek victories over the larger and stronger Persian Empire? What were the long-term consequences of the Persian's defeat by the Greek city s
Who were some of the most significant philosophers during the Hellenic period, and what were some of the key elements of their philosophy?
The First World War marked a major change from the way wars had been previously fought. What was so different about this war?
Between 1890 and 1914, liberalism faced several political and cultural challenges. What political forces opposed liberalism, and what different vision of the future did they propose? How did cultural
How did Eastern and Western Europe differ after the Second World War? How did the events of 1968 in France and Czechoslovakia reflect these differences?
What were some of the reasons why Cyrus was successful as a ruler? How did his rule compare to that of the Assyrians?