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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who represents Reactionary Stoicism?
2. By medieval times, the character of Europe has become rural __________.
3. The upper class young men of the time are educated in Stoicism and despise who?
4. Why does Augustine view personal freedom as a form of emptiness that doesn't result in inner peace?
5. What does the Christian religion offer to the weaker elements of Hellenistic society?
Short Essay Questions
1. What has happened to society by the medieval times?
2. What is the relationship between church and state at the end of the Middle Ages?
3. How do the beliefs of different sects compare?
4. What is freedom at this time?
5. What are the consequences of Jesus' crucifixion?
6. What struggles do the Romans face regarding the development of the concept of freedom?
7. What is the purpose of this chapter?
8. Why have historians tended to downplay the role of freedom during this time period?
9. What is Reformist Stoicism?
10. Why does the populace accept Augustus?
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
By medieval times, Europe makes the transition from slavery to serfdom.
Part 1) Compare slavery to serfdom. Why does the end of the Roman Empire not end slavery?
Part 2) Why do historians down play the role of freedom during this period of time?
Part 3) Who controls freedom at this time? How do people at this time think of freedom? Why?
Essay Topic 2
It is the women who are responsible for instilling the concept of freedom into Western civilization.
Part 1) Compare a man's concept of freedom to a woman's.
Part 2) Why are the women responsible?
Part 3) Are you surprised by this? Why or why not? How is this ironic?
Essay Topic 3
The introduction of foreign slavery enhances the native attributes of the freedman.
Part 1) When and where was foreign slavery introduced? Why was it introduced?
Part 2) How does it affect the meaning of freedom and who was free?
Part 3) How is this idea of nativity relating to a freedman reflected in societies today in various social classes?
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