Western Civilization
ead chapters 12, 13, & 14 and trace the consequences of the Black Death to
changes that led to the Italian Renaissance and to the Protestant Reformation. Your posts should address the
following:
1). In your educated opinion–and based on your research– why did the plague led to a moral and religious
crisis? Do you think people became more religious or less religious? Was the Church’s response to the disaster
appropriate? Why or why not?
2). As medieval attitudes and institutions continued to break down, a more modern view began to emerge. In
your educated opinion, in what ways was the Renaissance a reaction to the aftermath of the Plague? Did this
modern viewpoint benefit men and women equally? Why or why not?
3). How did the spread of Renaissance ideals lay the foundation for the Protestant Reformation? In your
educated opinion, was Martin Luther right to challenge the Church on moral and ethical issues?
At least half of your research post should contain a critical thinking component (comparing the pros and cons
and then defending one side or the other), and should be well argued.
