Possible Essay Questions for the Final Exam

• Explain the interrelationships between secular medieval society and medieval Christianity.

• Assess how the Renaissance commitment to restoring classical civilization influenced the development of the Protestant Reformation.

• Explore the causes and effects of the Enlightenment.

• Given your knowledge of civilization and the industrial revolution, explain why 19th century Europeans believed they were ascending to the heights of civilized life.

• Explain how and why anthropologists and historians have explained the character of Classical Mayan civilization during the past century.