There is 6 questions that need to be answered only one paragraph per question.

1. How do you account for the dramatic decline in the standard of living in western europe after the fall of Rome and the western roman empire? Include a description of why this happened and hypothesize about whether it could ever happen again.

2. Why do you think the story and longevity of the Byzantines is so undertalked about in history and what do you think they should most be remembered for?

3. How do you remember the Christian Crusaders? There are multiple perceptions of these people and their efforts today and I was simply wondering whether you view them generally positively or negatively and why?

4.What are the two most important features or events of the middle ages? Why? Those events or features with long lasting repercussions for the United States?

5. What do you think most defines the medieval mind? What would strike any of us most if we went back in time and lived amongst the medieval peoples of western europe? General thoughts about how the medieval and modern minds attitudes and lifestyles most differ?

6. Opine whether the black death or hundred years war led to more tangible long lasting effects for Europe.