Quiz 2 Flashcards
In contrast to either rationalism or sophistry of classical learning, to what does the Nicene Creed turn for intellectual focus?
It embraces faith and intuition. mystery
What was the main contribution of Gregory the great?
Development of church government
What do we see in early Christian Art as a contrast to Roman realism?
Didacticism
Which of the following is not true of the early Christian music?
It was not 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?
In infamy (he shouldn’t survive his leader)
T/F: all important decisions were made by the Germanic chieftain
False
Give an example of kenning
Whale-path
With what other culture did the Germanic tribes come into contact, especially in Britain?
Celtic tribes
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 creation of civilization?
a. Fear
b. Confidence
What famous king (golds statue) does Clark say saved writing and civilization in the west?
Charlemagne
About when did Germanic tribes (Anglo-Saxon) migrate to
(invade) England?
Early 400s
From what did the Wanderer flee?
Fate
When his friends are no more, what is the wanderers fortune?
Exile
