1. Discuss the origins of the "three major civilizational elements" that made up the European world that emerged from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century. 2. What role did Christianity play in the preservation of Greco-Roman/European civilization during the so-called "Dark Ages" period between 500 and 700? 3. Compare and contrast the Byzantine and Islamic civilizations during the years 500 through 1000. What influence did they have on Europe?

1. Discuss the origins of the "three major civilizational elements" that made up the European world that emerged from the fall of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century. 2. What role did Christianity play in the preservation of Greco-Roman/European civilization during the so-called "Dark Ages" period between 500 and 700? 3. Compare and contrast the Byzantine and Islamic civilizations during the years 500 through 1000. What influence did they have on Europe?