Entries by Sarah Kaelo

compare how they represent different viewpoints or perspectives on important issues.

Checklist: Do not use a standard essay format. Provide each component clearly and distinctly. Two paragraphs comparing two selected documents. One thesis statement One discussion question Content Expectations: Step ONE: Identify the nature of the source material. Which readings are primary or secondary sources? Are they fictional works or do they present any evident bias? […]

Reading and Writing: Ancient Americas

Unit 5. Reading and Writing: Ancient Americas (click on above link to access reading assignment) Writing Assignment: Summarize the information on the sculpture of Maya: The Yaxchilan Lintels. Writing Assignment for Unit 5 Reading & Writing should include: TWO summary Paragraphs of the 2 Topics from the reading assignment. (2 paragraphs required) Write two summary paragraphs; one for each topic in the […]

What were the names of the Gracchus brothers?

What specific plan did he develop? Who was Tiberius trying to help with his plan? Extra Credit: Answer the following questions. They all refer to the reforms of the two Gracchus Brothers and their lives in the Roman Republic. QUESTIONS 1. What were the names of the Gracchus brothers? 2. Why was Scipio Africanus so […]

Are they fictional works or do they present any evident bias?

Checklist: Do not use a standard essay format. Provide each component clearly and distinctly. Two paragraphs comparing two selected documents. One thesis statement One discussion question Content Expectations: Step ONE: Identify the nature of the source material. Which readings are primary or secondary sources? Are they fictional works or do they present any evident bias? […]

What is the difference between a heroic legend and an infamous villain in history?

Answer each part of all the following questions for a total of at least two full pages, typed, double-spaced, response. Your font must be 12pt. Times New Roman without adjusting the margins. Do NOT reprint the questions in your paper. Use what you have learned in class, what you have read in your text, and your own […]

Which consul met with Gaius on the Aventine Hill to discuss the differences? 

Which consul met with Gaius on the Aventine Hill to discuss the differences?  Extra Credit: Answer the following questions. They all refer to the reforms of the two Gracchus Brothers and their lives in the Roman Republic. QUESTIONS 1. What were the names of the Gracchus brothers? 2. Why was Scipio Africanus so famous in Rome? […]

Reading and Writing: Africa

Unit 6. Reading and Writing: Africa (click on above link to access reading assignment) Writing Assignment: Summarize the meaning of the images of the Benin Plaques. Writing Assignment for Unit 6 Reading & Writing should include: ONE summary Paragraph of the Introduction, and FIVE summary Paragraphs of the 5 Topics from the reading assignment. (6 paragraphs required) Write […]

Reading and Writing: Art of Islam and European Middle Ages

Unit 7. Reading and Writing: Art of Islam and European Middle Ages (click on above link to access reading assignment) Writing Assignment: Summarize the meaning and medium of the illustrated manuscript of Bahram Gur in a Peasant’s House, Ilkhanid Dynasty. Writing Assignment for Unit 7 Reading & Writing should include: ONE summary Paragraph of the Introduction, and FIVE summary Paragraphs of […]

Compare one of the earliest territorial states to one of the later empires

1. Compare one of the earliest territorial states to one of the later empires and address he following: What advantages do the empires have?What limited the potential of these early states?What other social changes made the empires possible? 2. Technology has played a significant role in the development of these societies. Choose two major technological […]

how it affected the organization of medieval Japanese society.

Imagine you are a visitor to medieval Japan. You decide that you want to explain to your friends back home what you have seen and done in Japan by writing two postcards. Unfortunately, you know that Japan is very isolationist and is skeptical of contact with the outside world. For this reason, you will need […]