Quiz 2 Flashcards
In contrast to either rationalism or sophistry of classical learning, to what does the Nicene Creed turn for intellectual focus?
faith and intuition
What was the main contribution of Gregory the Great?
Establishing the administrative machinery by which all subsequent popes would govern the church of rome
What do we see in early Christian art as a contrast to Roman Realism?
Didactism
Which of the following is NOT true of early Christian music:
a. Chant form developed from the Hebraic tradition
b. Codified by Gregory the Great
c. Written Down
d. Monophonic
e. Antiphonal
f. Free Rhythm
c. Written Down
In what year was Rome first Sacked?
410
According to Tacitus, in what condition would a Germanic Warrior live if he survived his leader?
live in infamy
T/F:All important decisions were made by the Germanic chieftain
False
Give an example of kenning
“Whale Path” for “Sea”
With what other culture did the Germanic tribes come into contact, esp. in Britain?
Celtic
Clark says he cannot define “civilization” but can see it. What does he point to?
buildings
According to Kenneth Clark,
a. What human emotion is the greatest enemy of civilization?
b. What human emotion is needed for the creations of civilization?
a. fear
b. confidence
Which famous king (gold statue) does clark say saved writing and civilization in the West?
Charlemange
From what did the Wanderer flee?
Fate
When his “friends are no more”, what is the wanderer’s fortune?
exile
As he “dreams of the hallmen/The dealing of treasure;” of what specific gestures of pledging loyalty does he dream of giving his lord?
Hand on knee, head on knee, loyally laying
