History Western Civilization

A. Comment on the chapter section that called your attention the most. Relate to a map 
OR image. (100 words) 1%

B. Answer THREE of the  SIX sets. Remember to use and quote textbook pages. 
Minimum of 100 words per set. 3%

1. What was Hellenism, and in what ways did it have an impact across Afro-Eurasia? How did Alexander’s incursion in central and South Asia promote political changes in those areas, and what were those changes? 
2. What do you think influenced Alexander the most in his early life and led him to become a visionary strong leader and military strategist, besides his teacher Aristotle?
3.  Which were the Aśokan pillars and why were they important? Do the pillars’ placement suggest anything about the level of literacy in the empire or at least attitudes about literacy?
4. What impact do you believe Aśoka had on the development of Buddhism, its practices, principles and popularity? Why do you think there was a decline in popularity of Buddhism in India after Aśoka’s death? 
5. Where did the early “Silk Road” develop, when and why was the name ‘coined’ and how important were these trade routes in connecting areas of Afro-Eurasia? What was traded along the Silk Road (beyond tangible commodities) and the difficulties faced by traders?
6.  Identify and explain the aspects of the art in the temples that are influenced by Indian art styles and those influences coming from China? Why do you think there were multiple small cliffs-built temples instead of one large one? 

COLLABORATIVE: 2%

1. Videos 
a. Watch John Greene videos 8 and 9 from 

 
or the 

documentary on Alexander The Great 
(about 50 minutes). Explain its content, and the new knowledge or perspective it brings to you. Contrast its perspective with the textbook authors. Comment on a classmate’s posting. (100 words for each video) 1%   

2. Primary Sources:
Pick ONE of the primary sources on pages 304-311. Explain your selection, and analyze its content. Comment on a classmate’s posting. (100 words for each source) 1%