Do you agree or disagree with the quotation below? Why? Please discuss it by referring to the topics that we covered so far. How has this course affected your perception of the world, peoples, cultures, religions and your identity? (At most 500 words - 30 points) “If we are to fully realize our potential as human beings, some of the boards [that limit us, such as our gender, nationality, ethnicity, country, culture…] must be removed so that we can see out, gain other vistas and visions, and have a chance to measure and compare our experiences with others outside.” (Philip J. Adler and Randall L. Pouwels)
Please explain the role and characteristics of social structures (pyramid of social classes) in all of the civilizations that we have covered during the first term. (At most 700 words-35 points)
How did the Crusades, the Black Death and the Renaissance change Europe’s social, economic, religious and political structure? (At most 700 words-35 points)