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EARLY MIDDLE AGES TASK (100pts)

Complete all three parts of the TASK accurately & as thoroughly as possible.

Part A (5pts)

In “The Carolingian Empire” (Document 1), “The Carolingian Empire continued to decline despite the agreement between the Louis’ successors. Charles the Bald had difficulties with constant uprisings in Aquitaine and with the invasions of the Vikings, Middle Francia lacked ethnic and linguistic unity, while East Francia which was economically the weakest part of the former Carolingian Empire was threatened by the Vikings and the Slavs from Moravia.”

_____ Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES the Carolingian Empire

a. The Empire was Destined for Failurec. Territorial Division severely Weakened the Empire

b. The Empire was threatened by Outside Forcesd. Poor Economics Created Tensions among Rulers

Part B (5pts)

_____ Which of the following BEST DESCRIBES the Islamic Religion in “The Early Middle Ages” (Doc 2)

a. Loss of Egypt was a Major Blow to the Byzantines c.Rome greatly Influence Islam

b.Islam gave the Arabs the Desire to Conquerd. Islamic Faith emerged in Arabian in the 630’s

Part C (90pts)

Write a well-organized responseto the question below. As you write, follow the directions below. Your response should have multiple paragraphs, begin with an introduction, and end with a conclusion. Use evidence from each of the4listed documents to support your claims. Answer for the following question using information and examples from your own knowledge of social studies (not the articles/documents).

Did the disintegration of the Carolingian Empire or the inability of theByzantine Empire to defend Christianitylead to the spread of Islam?

Score Level / Description of Score Level
4 /
  • The student’s response demonstrates in-depth understanding of the relevant content and/or procedures.
  • The student completes all important components of the task accurately and communicates ideas effectively.
  • Where appropriate, the student offers insightful interpretations and/or extensions.
  • Where appropriate, the student uses more sophisticated reasoning and/or efficient procedures.

3.5 /
  • The student completes most important aspects of the task accurately and communicates clearly.
  • The student completes all important components of the task accurately but does not offer insightful extensions/interpretations or does not use sophisticated reasoning and/or efficient procedures.

3 /
  • The student completes most important aspects of the task accurately and communicates clearly.
  • The student’s response demonstrates an understanding of major concepts and/or processes, although less important ideas or details maybe overlooked or misunderstood.
  • The student’s logic and reasoning may contain minor flaws.

2.5 /
  • The student completes most important aspects of the task accurately.
  • The student’s logic & reasoning may contain major flaws.

2 /
  • The student completes some parts of the task successfully.
  • The student’s response demonstrates gaps in conceptual understanding.

1 /
  • The student completes only a small portion of the task and/or shows minimal understanding of the concepts and/or processes.

0 /
  • The student’s response is incorrect, irrelevant, too brief to evaluate, or blank.

0 /
  • Assignments NOT turned in on Due Date will not be Accepted & will result in a “0”

Doc 1 – The Carolingian Empire/Doc 2 – Religion In The EMA/Doc 3 – Islam Map/Doc 4- Carolingian Map