| History 203
Dimensions of History Roger Williams University T-Th 11:00-12:30 CH 153 Fall, 2001 |
Michael R. H. Swanson, Ph. D
Office: Feinstein College 110 Hours: M, T, Th, F. 9:00-10:0 or by appointment Phone (401) 254-3230 E-mail: mswanson@rwu.edu |
Quiz I on Rutherfurd , Tuesday, September 25
Sample Questions
Chapter 1. The River
I might ask something like...
1. What was the reason why Rutherfurd starts his story with the River ThamesChapter II. Londinium
2. What was the principal religion in pre-Roman England
3. Why was Julius Caesar included in the chapter.
1. Your impression of what Roman London was like physically (general terms only, what were the kinds of buildings, etc.)Chapter III. The Rood.
2. What can you tell me about the life average people in this period (any memorable event, conflict, attitude, etc.)
3. What crime played an important role in this chapter?
1. What is a "Rood"?Chapter IV. William the Conqueror
2. What is the role of Augustine in this chapter
3. What came into consideration as leaders chose their religion?
4. What considerations occupied others when thinking about religion?
1. How can you characterize the relationship between "Normans" and Saxons. What incident(s) illuminate this relationshipChapter V. The Tower
2. How did Londoner's react to William's coming?
1. How did the building of the tower effect ordinary people? Give an example
2. What is a garderobe, and what part does it play in the chapter's story.
3. How does the garderobe story illustrate social tensions in London?