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Traditions and Encounters Book Cover
Traditions and Encounters, 2/e
Jerry H. Bentley, University of Hawai'i
Herbert F. Ziegler, University of Hawai'i

WESTERN EUROPE DURING THE HIGH MIDDLE AGES

Essay Quiz



1

Consider the northern Italian city-states that emerged during this period. How did they become so successful and prosperous? What roles did they play in the economy, politics, and religion of Europe?
2

The Roman Catholic Church encountered many challenges during this period. What were they? How did the Church manage to meet each challenge and still thrive? What do you predict will happen to the church after this period?
3

Some historians believe that the institutional foundations of modern Europe (and by extension North America) first appeared during this period. What political, economic, and social institutions can you see emerging of during this period? Explain their beginnings.