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Questions:

1.) How does Augustine of Hippo support his theory of "just war"? In your opinion, is there such a "thing"? Or, is the term an oxymoron?

2.) What are some of the basic tenets of Islam, and how does Islam compare with Christianity and Judaism [according to the Quran?]

3.) Edward Gibbon, in his Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, stated that Christians and the barbarians were responsible for the fall of Rome. In a detailed response, what is the agreeing vs. disagreeing side of this statement. And, add thoughts as to what may have led to its Fall.

4.) List and explain the differences and similarities of the Christian and Muslim faiths. To what extent can both, or neither, be considered "western" religions?

5.) Who were the "Gnostics" and why might their beliefs been at odds with the majority of Christians?

6.) How did persecution by the Roman Empire make the early Church stronger?

7.) In reference to #4, give proper consideration as to how faiths that were given birth to in the Far East could, actually, be considered Western religions.

8.) Why was Justinian considered to be "the most important early Emperor"?

9.) Justinian's greatest influence was his transformation of what aspect of Byzantine culture?