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Required Summer Reading and Work
                                    AP European History
                                       Summer 2011


Required Book: “A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age” by
William Manchester

The AP European History course begins in the summer. You will be required to read this book and then write
responses to the questions listed below. The book is available at most booksellers in paperback for under $25.

Assignment:
Read through the six questions below prior to reading the book so you will have a clear idea of the purpose for
reading. Give yourself two or three weeks to read and complete the assignment. If you complete the assignment
early in the summer, do review the book and the assignment to refresh your memory before school starts in
August.

Due Date: You must submit your assignment on Monday, August 29, 2011. All answers must be typed,
double-spaced, with your name in the upper right hand corner.

The Six Questions:
The first part of the book is “The Shattering,” and is about Martin Luther and the Reformation. After you read
it, please answer the following questions in the format described above.

       1. What characteristics does Manchester attribute to the medieval mind? How are these manifested in
       ordinary lives as well as the powerful and influential?

       2. Give at least 3 examples or quotes from the book supporting his viewpoint that the Middle Ages was
       in a world lit only by fire? (Provide page numbers in parenthesis for each example)

       3. Martin Luther is rightfully credited with changing history and creating a new religion. But he
       certainly was not the first person to challenge the Catholic doctrine, practices, and behaviors. What other
       people in European history spoke out against the Church? Why was Luther more successful at staying
       alive and challenging the clergy? Cite examples from the book that show the German princes and
       people supported Luther’s reformation more for political and economic reasons than for religious ones.

       4. Discuss the Catholic response to the Reformation movement. Use 3 examples from the book to
       provide sources for your discussion. (Keep an eye out for cartoons as well as text.)

The second part of the book is “One Man Alone” and deals with Magellan and his explorations. After you read
it, please answer the questions below, in the same format as you used for the first set.

       5. Was Magellan the “mightiest explorer in history” as Manchester says he was, or was he a lunatic with
       god-like delusions who could not finish the job he started? Give several examples to support your
       position. Provide page numbers in parenthesis for each example.

       6. Who had the greater impact on history—Luther or Magellan? Give several reasons for your choice.

If you encounter any problems, feel free to e-mail me. See you in August!

Mr. Fitzsimons, jfitzsimons@sasaustin.org

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2011 AP European History

  • 1. Required Summer Reading and Work AP European History Summer 2011 Required Book: “A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age” by William Manchester The AP European History course begins in the summer. You will be required to read this book and then write responses to the questions listed below. The book is available at most booksellers in paperback for under $25. Assignment: Read through the six questions below prior to reading the book so you will have a clear idea of the purpose for reading. Give yourself two or three weeks to read and complete the assignment. If you complete the assignment early in the summer, do review the book and the assignment to refresh your memory before school starts in August. Due Date: You must submit your assignment on Monday, August 29, 2011. All answers must be typed, double-spaced, with your name in the upper right hand corner. The Six Questions: The first part of the book is “The Shattering,” and is about Martin Luther and the Reformation. After you read it, please answer the following questions in the format described above. 1. What characteristics does Manchester attribute to the medieval mind? How are these manifested in ordinary lives as well as the powerful and influential? 2. Give at least 3 examples or quotes from the book supporting his viewpoint that the Middle Ages was in a world lit only by fire? (Provide page numbers in parenthesis for each example) 3. Martin Luther is rightfully credited with changing history and creating a new religion. But he certainly was not the first person to challenge the Catholic doctrine, practices, and behaviors. What other people in European history spoke out against the Church? Why was Luther more successful at staying alive and challenging the clergy? Cite examples from the book that show the German princes and people supported Luther’s reformation more for political and economic reasons than for religious ones. 4. Discuss the Catholic response to the Reformation movement. Use 3 examples from the book to provide sources for your discussion. (Keep an eye out for cartoons as well as text.) The second part of the book is “One Man Alone” and deals with Magellan and his explorations. After you read it, please answer the questions below, in the same format as you used for the first set. 5. Was Magellan the “mightiest explorer in history” as Manchester says he was, or was he a lunatic with god-like delusions who could not finish the job he started? Give several examples to support your position. Provide page numbers in parenthesis for each example. 6. Who had the greater impact on history—Luther or Magellan? Give several reasons for your choice. If you encounter any problems, feel free to e-mail me. See you in August! Mr. Fitzsimons, jfitzsimons@sasaustin.org