Overview
Overview:
Throughout this course, we have studied civilizations from around the globe that span thousands of years of human history.
Instructions:
Answer the following questions about each civilization:
- England (800-1400)
- Renaissance Italy
- o Who rules the civilization? How are the leaders chosen, and what powers do those leaders have?
o What did people in the civilization believe? Did they worship one god or many gods? Did they try to impose their religion on other groups, or did they tolerate the multiplicity of beliefs?
o How was the civilization’s society organized? Did religion play a role in defining a person’s role? Was it possible to change your position in society?
- You should use at least two outside resources.
- In your conclusion (approximately three paragraphs), compare and contrast the two civilizations based on the features that you have described. Include your opinion on why those differences arose.