西方文化导论Unit5

(1) The early medieval literature was represented by _p_o_e_m_s_, particularly by _h_y_m_n_s_ expressing the intense religious feelings of love of God.
A. the modern era
B. the Middle Ages
C. the new period
D. the Renaissance
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(2) The barbarous tribes included Celts, Germans and _______.
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(1) After the last Roman emperor was overthrown by the German mercenary troops, the European civilization moved into _____.
of the latter’s strong influence on the barbarous tribes.
_F_ (2) Edda is a collection of Germanic myths which provides the
prototypes for later tales of European nations.
periods.
_T_(5) In the German and Norse mythology, the gods are not
perfect. They represent different forces of the God,
struggling against the primeval giants.
A. the elder leader B. the military chief C. the wise man D. the nobleman
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(4) The Carolingian Dynasty was expanded by_______.
renaissance.
_F_ (3) All the English names of the weekdays derive from the
Northern gods.
_T_(4) The legends in Charlemagne’s life and deeds were frequently referenced by many poets of the Renaissance and later
(2) The artistic achievements of the Medieval Ages mostly related to _r_el_i_g_io_n_ , since it was the focal point in people’s lives and the _c_h_u_rc_h_ was the principal promoter of artistic work.
(3) Spiritually and culturally, 1_4_t_h_ century in Byzantium showed remarkable vitality.
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(5) Charlemagne offered his reign through the court which worked for the emperor in the guise of the people as symbolized by ______.
A. ministers
B. generals
_T_ (4) The hierarchical levels of the priesthood during Medieval Ages begin with the Pope as supreme leader, followed by cardinals, archbishops, bishops and the parish priest.
(2) N__e_o_-P__la_t_o_n_is_m_ is a philosophy linking Greek philosophy and the Eastern mysticism, which focused on the power of spirit and transcendentalism.
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(1) Byzantine culture achieved remarkable progress by combining the cultural essence of _G_r_e_ec_e_ and _R_o_m__e with the _E_a_st_e_r_n culture.
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_F_ (5) In medieval society, God permanently served as an image of severity and solemnity, without change until the
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_F_ (1) Since the medieval culture retarded during almost 1000 years development, this period never enhanced Western human civilization in history.
A. seizing territories B. staging wars C. collecting treasures D. inter-marriage
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C. general assembly
D. deputies
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_T_ (1) Carolingian culture was featured with Christianity because
A. French B. Italians C. Slavs D. Tartars
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(3) The northern tribes were mostly ruled by_______.
(3) Construction of major buildings during the Middle Ages, consisted mches, generally in _R_o_m__a_n_e_sq_u_e_ and G__o_th_i_c styles.
_T_ (2) The division of the Frank Empire into three parts after Charlemagne’s death signified the weakening of the centralized system.
_T_ (3) The spirit of the Goths formed one part of the central features of the Christian Trinity.