Assignment:
Discussion: Introduction Summary
Before we start the Western Civilization 1 course, it might be a good idea to take a few minutes to consider a few basic questions. Most likely, you already have a lot of knowledge and opinions about Western Civilization, so our introductory assignment simply asks you to reflect upon what you already know. Don't worry too much about details since we'll be discussing a lot of them during this course.
Please provide your response to the following discussion questions in 250 to 500 words. Then, save the file as either .doc or .docx format, and upload the document into the Upload Area for Discussion. Please use double-spacing, and include a standard header with your Name, Course, Assignment, and Date.
- To begin with, how and when did Western Civilization first develop?
- How is Western civilization similar to and/or different from the much older Eastern and African civilizations?
- In what ways did ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, the Middle East and India influence the course of Western Civilization?
- How were city-states and nations governed in ancient and medieval times?
- What role did religion play in the development of Western Civilization?
- How did the use of technology expand Europe's global range of influence?