1. Why does our textbook argue that the "moral answer" for the fall of Rome is not a sufficient explanation? Do you agree or disagree with this conclusion? What other explanations do you find particularly convincing for why Rome fell?
2. We saw that the ancient Romans created a highly ordered culture. In what ways did the early Church Fathers, who were also Roman, help bring order and structure to the early Church? In your answer, refer to how our textbook describes Augustine, Ambrose, and Jerome.
3. Based on how our textbook presents the medieval worldview, describe what you would expect out of life if you were a medieval peasant. As a person living in the 21st century, is it hard for you to identify with that medieval worldview? Why or why not? Explain your answer.