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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the cult of Christianity similar to other cults of the time?

2. Since the sovereignal aspect of freedom dominates this era, historians have tended to ___________ the role of freedom.

3. By what is slavery somewhat undermined in late 7 A.D.?

4. What are slaves seeking and finding in Christianity?

5. How do the plebeians view the civic freedom of the upper class?

Short Essay Questions

1. Rome extends its power and rule to the Italian peninsula through a series of wars and conquests in 266 B.C. What are the consequences?

2. Where are Paul's large conversion rates located?

3. What is Paul's role in shaping Christianity?

4. What are the consequences of Jesus' crucifixion?

5. What struggles do the Romans face regarding the development of the concept of freedom?

6. What is Reactionary Stoicism?

7. What happens when Christianity appears?

8. Why does the populace accept Augustus?

9. What is freedom at this time?

10. What has happened to society by the medieval times?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The introduction of foreign slavery enhances the native attributes of the freedman.

Part 1) When and where was foreign slavery introduced? Why was it introduced?

Part 2) How does it affect the meaning of freedom and who was free?

Part 3) How is this idea of nativity relating to a freedman reflected in societies today in various social classes?

Essay Topic 2

By medieval times, Europe makes the transition from slavery to serfdom.

Part 1) Compare slavery to serfdom. Why does the end of the Roman Empire not end slavery?

Part 2) Why do historians down play the role of freedom during this period of time?

Part 3) Who controls freedom at this time? How do people at this time think of freedom? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Patterson uses Greek tragedy to support several points.

Part 1) What is a Greek tragedy? How does he use this to support several points?

Part 2) How does this metaphor enhance the book for the reader?

Part 3) Must the reader understand Greek tragedies to understand the author's use of them? Explain.

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