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Compare and contrast the civilizations of China and Egypt. Use the 6 characteristics of a civilization (on Week 1 notes) to compare these two civilizations. Use all 6 criterions.
How would you explain the enduring influence of Greek ideas and ideals, specifically after the end of Classical Greece? What examples of the continuing influence of Greek culture can you identify in t
What are some of the differences between Hinduism and Buddhism? (Think of ultimate aim/objective of their faith, how they obtain it, founder, etc.).
How is writing a key part of early civilizations? What does it say about a civilization's development? What if an early civilization lacks writing?
After the colonists formally declared independence from Britain, the fight to gain actual independence continued for. The Supreme Court’s decisions on federalism in the past decade could be desc
what were four or five major characteristics of the Medieval Civilization in Europe. Discuss two of them in length. Did any of those characteristics persist and survive after 1500? Explain?
An important development after 500 CE was the emergence of interaction zones in areas that had not been part of an Ancient or Classical core.
Compare and contrast how at least two of the following post- Classical societies experienced influence from one or more Classical traditions:
Compare and contrast how at least two of the following post-Classical societies experienced influence from one or more Classical traditions
What is the historical context of Machiavelli (year or time period), explain his importance and describe his larger significance all in about 2,000 words?
In 150 words or less critique President Obama's commencement speech at West Point by drawing on two of the three 'big picture' concepts relevant to terrorism and war that were introduced :
Which religious values are most important in these texts? In Genesis, how do the first few chapters about creation relate to the rest of the narrative?
From a worldview perspective, among the most important principles developed by ancient Greeks and passed on into Western Tradition is humanism. Moreover, this principle was embodied in two fundamental
why did rome choose to expand from city-state to empire? what stages marked that expansion?
What impact did the Bubonic plague have on the economic, religious and literary influences in Europe? What industries were most impacted and how?
Describe the rise of fascism in Italy. Indicate the conditions present in Italy that made it possible for Mussolini to come to power. Describe Mussolini’s tactics against leftists.
What do the Roman “myths of origin” tell us to expect in Roman beliefs and attitudes towards themselves and everyone else in the world. Describe the difference between patricians and
Historians have traditionally described the Renaissance as a time of “rebirth,” when European Civilization quit being “Medieval” and progressed towards modernity.
What is one important reason that some ancient writing samples have survived while others have not?
What was the intention behind the French invasion and occupation of Egypt in 1798? German states reacted to the French Revolution with an artistic and intellectual revival that was linked to.&nbs
What factors account for world poverty? How could development strategies bring about constructive change?
Discuss the traditional arts and the historical attitude toward art of one of these cultures: India, China, or Japan. Second, explain when and how the culture came into contact with other cultures, es
What does Eksteins say about the Great War in his book Rites of Spring? Or what does he say about the play Le Sacre?
Why do you think it was that suddenly the patrons of the arts shifted from the church and state (Baroque), to the aristocracy (Rococo)?
Both Justinian and Charlmagne are important figures in the history of Western civilization. Describe each of their worlds and what and why you think we need to remember about each of these men.