Final Significance

Question 1

Islam

Answer 1

Praise of the god Allah and the prophet muhammad. Does not see Jesus as a god but as a prophet. Abraham has the ideal relationship with god.

Question 2

Five Pillars of Islam

Answer 2

1) There is only one God
2) Pray 5x a day
3) charity (giving money to the poor)
4) Fasting
5) Pilgrimage to Meca

Question 3

Providence vs. the course of Fate

Answer 3

The further from God you are, the more exposed you are to fortune. Providence=full understanding and God’s plan. Fate= working your way through being

Question 4

the Supreme Good

Answer 4

Supreme Good is filled with supreme and perfect goodness =
perfect happiness = absolute sufficiency = power = reverence
= glory = pleasure

Question 5

perfect vs. the imperfect good

Answer 5

In order to have a perfect good, an imperfect good must also exist.

Question 6

Fortune and her wheel

Answer 6

All fortune is good. People have a tendency to become corrupt by their fortune. The wheel can then turn and take people from the top to the bottom. When fortune leaves, it leaves you w/ what’s real.

Question 7

God’s foreknowledge vs. free will

Answer 7

God already knows what his plan for you is. Brings up the question of if people actually have free will. Could be argued that people have will to choose but will ultimately be put on the path their supposed to be on.

Question 8

Caedmon and his Hymn

Answer 8

Turned verses from the Bible and Christian history into song. Combined old english poetic teaching with christian teaching. Merger can be seen within the old english poetry such as Beowulf’s praise to God.

Question 9

Christian elements in Beowulf

Answer 9

During every fight Beowulf puts his faith in God to protect him and ensure victory. After the fights they thank him for his protection. During Beowulf’s battle with Grendel’s mother, God shifts his gaze to the underwater sword. When the dragon awoke, Beowulf thought he did something to anger God.

Question 10

Grendel’s descent from Cain

Answer 10

Seen as a source of all evil. Makes the comparison that he is an outcast just like Cain was. Explains Grendel’s evilness.

Question 11

the fight against Grendel’s mother

Answer 11

The lair of Grendel’s mother is filled with sea monsters and boiling blood. Beowulf cannot hurt the mother with his sword and Grendel is unable to kill Beowulf b/c of his chain mail. Beowulf is about to die when he spots a giant sword. He kills Grendel’s mother and then kills Grendel.

Question 12

the role of treasure in heroic cultures

Answer 12

Seen as gifts to give retainers. Example is the war saddle that Hrothgar gives to Beowulf that is a dynastic gift or the gifts that thanes give to retainers. It gives them glory but they must also use it to give to others.

Question 13

the comitatus

Answer 13

Relationship between a ruler and his thanes. The thanes would pledge themselves to the ruler and in return the ruler would give them economic and legal protection such as food, drink, and prizes. The thanes must protect the ruler at all costs.

Question 14

Medieval Marriage

Answer 14

Marriage was made for practical and used to move up within the world. Created a loveless marriage that created the idea of courtly love.

Question 15

the ideal of the Lady on the pedestal

Answer 15

Part of romanticism. The knights would do anything for the lady. As seen with the Knight in the Cart. Lancelot rides in the cart to get to Guinevere even though he will be shamed by people because of it.

Question 16

Courtly love

Answer 16

Woman would be older than the knight. Knight would have complete devotion to the lady. However is love was at a distance and he could not approach her with his love.

Question 17

Marie de Champagne’s “Court of Love’

Answer 17

Marie de Champagne’s Court of Love was where suitors or men would ask the about matters of the heart and what to do. Stories from the court of love gave inspiration to some of the first romances.

Question 18

Characteristics of Romance

Answer 18

Focuses on the pursuit of love and the relationship between a man and a woman. Focuses on some sort of journey or a quest. Gets into the thoughts of characters and can introduce new social values.

Question 19

Epic vs. Romance

Answer 19

Epic: focus on the pursuit of glory, fame, and combat. Women have no major role and are seen as a prize. Focus is more on relationships between men. Ex. Achilles and Patroclus. Reflects the social values of a society.
Romance: see romance characteristics card. :)

Question 20

the sword bridge

Answer 20

More dangerous bridge that Lancelot has to cross in order to get to Guinevere. Was a very narrow route could have been representative of the dangers one has to endure for love.

Question 21

the lion

Answer 21

Symbolizes courage and loyalty. All values that are important to a knight. After Yvain saves the lion, the lion becomes his companion. With the lion, Yvain becomes a better knight who becomes selfless, courageous, and loyal.

Question 22

Yvain’s madness

Answer 22

Yvain’s madness was created by his disregard of his knightly values. He did not have any loyalty to his wife or Arthur. He placed more importance on things such as fame, glory, and his reputation. When he lost those things, he didn’t know who he was and went mad.

Question 23

the combat between Yvain and Gawain

Answer 23

Defining moment for Yvain that proved his new identity and knighthood. Yvain was fighting Gawain for someone else and not for his own gain. Elevated himself to the same level as Gawain.