(1) What did the Albigensians believe? The Albigensians believed that the world was dualistic. The universe was a struggle between good and evil. The physical world was the creation of Satan, and therefore corrupt and evil, while the spiritual world was God’s realm. The spiritual world was good, a place for a soul burdened with … More Western Civilization I, Week 24 – Medieval Times
(1) What are some common misconceptions about the Crusades, and why are they incorrect? According to Dr. Tom Woods, a renowned historian, there are many common misconceptions about the Crusades and the Crusaders. One being that the Crusades were an unprovoked attack against Muslims. Dr. Woods claims this to be false, as Muslims had already … More Western Civilization I, Week 23 – Crusades
1. It has been proposed that life consists of many variations of a few basic themes? Do you agree or disagree with this idea? Cite some facts or examples to support your point of view. I agree with this proposal because it is easy to see how everything in the natural world is made up … More Biology, Week 24 – Nature and Arthropods
(1) What was the Great Schism? What factors brought it on? The Great Schism took place in 1054, when the Church split into two branches: the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Roman Catholic Church. The Great Schism came about due to many religious disagreements, as well as political conflicts. One such religious disagreement was the … More Western Civilization I, Week 22 – Great Schism, Philip II Augustus, the Sacraments, and Indulgence
1. Compare and contrast the ways that fungi “eat” with the ways that animals digest, and absorb their food. Do not refer to hunting or methods of catching prey. Instead, focus on what the animal and/or fungal body does after it has secured a food source. Fungi and animals eat and digest their food differently. … More Biology, Week 22 – Plants and Animals
Write a 500-word essay on this topic: “Compare the ethical behavior of Zeus with the ethical teaching of Jesus.” Zeus and Jesus were about as different as could be, especially when it comes to ethics. They were similar in that they were both divine, and had great authority over their peers and the human race, … More Western Literature I, Week 21 – Ethics: Zeus vs. Jesus
1) Someone says, “Soil is just dirt to hold the plant up.” Would you agree or disagree with this statement? (Note: It is possible to do either one.) Back up your opinion with facts taken from the video lessons, readings, or other sources. I disagree with the statement “soil is just dirt to hold the plant up” … More Biology, Week 20 – Plants
Write 500 words on this topic: “How were adoption and inheritance related in Paul’s thought?” Paul is an immensely influential figure in Christianity. He writes down a lot of the framework of how Christianity works. He often spoke of adoption and inheritance. Paul was of the mind that God has already pre-adopted Christians and will … More Western Literature I, Week 20 – Adoption and Inheritance in Paul’s Thought
Describe the ninth- and tenth-century invasions. Apart from the physical destruction involved, how did they affect life in the West? In the 19th and 10th centuries, Western Europe suffered invasions from many different peoples, which devastated Europe and had many lasting negative effects. The attacks started with the Muslims, then the Hungarians, and eventually endless … More Western Civilization I, Week 20 – 9th & 10th Century Invasions, Feudalism and Manorialism, and William the Conqueror
What do you learn about Islam from the Koran selections you read? The selections of the Qur’an that were assigned were passages 1 and 47. From these passages, I glean that Muslims believe firmly in absolutely one god. There is no god but Allah and Muhammad ﷺ is His messenger. Muslims also believe that Allah … More Western Civilization I, Week 19 – Islam and the Procopius Portrayal of Justinian
Sofia the First 