Quiz 3 Study Guide

Summer World History – Quiz 3 Study Guide

If you can write good 6-minute responses to the following questions / topics, you will do well on Quiz 3.

1) What was The Great Dying? Could it be considered a genocide? Could it be considered a cultural genocide? Why or why not?

2) Both 1348 and 1492 can be seen as pivotal years in the transition to the Modern Era. In what ways are these dates relevant? 

3) Why were European powers of the Early Modern Era interested in the Indian Ocean trade? What efforts did they make to participate in this trade, and with what results?

4) Should the United States continue to celebrate Columbus Day? Why or why not?

5) Compare the two waves of European colonialism as described by Strayer.

6) Question about "Shithole  countries.:

7) What does Strayer mean by the “echoes of Atlantic Revolutions”? Are the Atlantic Revolutions still echoing in the 21^stCentury?

Quiz 2 Study Guide

World History Summer 2018                                                                  Quiz 2 Study Guide

If you can write 6-minute answers on the following topics, you should do well on Quiz 2.

1) The Mongols got a bad rap. In fact, they should be respected as a significant civilization that made long-term contributions to the development of the Eurasian world. Discuss.

2) In what way does Islam highlight the reason why the entire period from 500 BC to 1400 AD should be considered a "Classical Era" from a World Historical point of view? Why does it matter?

3) What were the Sand and Sea Roads? Were they as significant as the Silk Road? If you were a Classical era woman, which “Road” would you want to live on or near? Why? 

4) If you were a Classical era woman, why might you want to live in the Mongol civilization?

5) The Classical Era marked a period of rebirth in China that was just as significant as the Renaissance in Europe. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?

6) By attempting to control free communications over the internet, China has increased its isolation relative to other countries along these “cyber roads.” In continuing along this path, China is repeating one of the mistakes of her past. Discuss.

7) Does history really repeat itsel? In what ways can ISIS be seen as a 21^stcentury version of the Mongols?