A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age Essay Topics & Writing Assignments

William Manchester
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 92 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age Essay Topics & Writing Assignments

William Manchester
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 92 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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Essay Topic 1

Write a short memoir that might have been written by Magellan. What types of things would Magellan be most proud of in his career and personal lives? What other types of professional work might Magellan have done? Would the memoir include details of his relationships with the natives? How might Magellan describe how he felt before, during and his journey?

Essay Topic 2

Write a biography of Magellan. Why is Manchester so fascinated with Magellan? Do you believe the fascination is worthwhile or misplaced? What was Magellan's crowning achievement? What did the voyage prove? What acts did Magellan perform during his career as an explorer that are noteworthy? Be as specific as possible.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss at length Magellan's conversion of the Filipino natives. Why was Magellan so set on converting and baptizing the people? Did the people convert willingly? What might have prompted them to do...

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