Medieval romances often include mys- terious and fantastic events. How is this

aspect developed in the Perceval ex-

cerpt? Are these supernatural elements

essential to the plot of the story, or do

they merely serve to build atmosphere?

Explain.

Which item best completes the chart?

Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water

Those who resisted the mongol invaders were attacked and their towns burned; those who cooperated with them also were attacked and had their towns burned. were treated fairly. were taken into the tribes and treated as mongols. were sent away to find new homes.