(Originais Teachy 2023) - Question Hard of History

During the Late Antiquity period, the Western Roman Empire faced a series of challenges that culminated in its fall, leaving a legacy of conflicts and transformations for the medieval period. Contemporary historians point out that the complex relationship with the barbarian peoples not only reflected the military and economic pressure on the empire but also evidenced the social and cultural transformation that accompanied the expansion of Christianity. In 'The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire,' Edward Gibbon highlights: 'the introduction of Christianity had ambiguous effects on Roman life and was one of the main causes of the Empire's decline.' Considering the presented context and the interdisciplinarity between History and Philosophy, and reflecting on the influence of Christian thought in Western Roman society and the determining factors for the empire's fall, analyze the following excerpt from Saint Augustine, one of the main exponents of Christian thought at the time: 'The City of God must oppose the City of Men, and what is praiseworthy in the city opposes what is condemnable in the City of Men.' Based on Augustinian thought and historical knowledge about the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, discuss how the advancement of Christianity and Augustine's dualistic interpretation contributed to the perception of crisis within Roman society and to the redefinition of cultural and territorial boundaries in the transition period to the Middle Ages.

During the Middle Ages, the Arabs established important commercial relations with other regions of the world, especially with Western Europe and Central Asia. What were the main products exchanged between these regions?

After the end of the Cold War, the world entered a new phase of political and economic reorganization, characterized by the process of globalization. This phenomenon had profound impacts on societies, the economy, and international relations. Based on your knowledge of History and Geography, discuss how technological advancement, especially the internet, contributed to the intensification of globalization and the redefinition of political and commercial relations between countries. Include in your answer examples of how digital connectivity has altered the way people live and interact both locally and globally.