Discussion Post
• Compare and contrast the High Middle Ages with the Dark Ages; assess the Gothic cathedral as emblematic of medieval civilization; evaluate the role that revived urbanization and commerce played in the High Middle Ages.
• Debate the issue of whether the 14th century was the end of the Middle Ages, the beginning of the Modern World, or both; assess the impact of the Black Death on European society, and were there any "winners"; analyze the changing face of war in the 14th century.
• Evaluate the "rebirth" elements in the Renaissance; debate the question as whether the modern world began in the Renaissance; compare and contrast the Italian Renaissance with the Northern Renaissance.
• Analyze the relationship between the Renaissance and the Reformation; evaluate some of the non-religious consequences of the Reformation; debate the question as to whether the modern world began in the Reformation era. SITE ALL WORK
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.