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| | For written assignments, this course has two tracks: Honors and regular. The Honors track is for those who want to excel on a [[College Board]] exam, or are simply interested in history and want to learn more about it. Students can try the Honors track and then drop back to the regular track later if they like, so there is no harm in attempting the Honors track. | | For written assignments, this course has two tracks: Honors and regular. The Honors track is for those who want to excel on a [[College Board]] exam, or are simply interested in history and want to learn more about it. Students can try the Honors track and then drop back to the regular track later if they like, so there is no harm in attempting the Honors track. |
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| − | At any time you can earn extra credit by editing (improving) the Study Guide for this course (email the instructor if you cannot set up an account): | + | At any time you can earn extra credit by editing (improving) the Study Guide for this course (email the instructor if you are unable to set up an account): |
| | http://www.conservapedia.com/World_History_Study_Guide_to_1648 | | http://www.conservapedia.com/World_History_Study_Guide_to_1648 |
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| | 5. There are several tables in the lecture containing various estimated dates. Pick one of those estimated dates and explain either why it surprises you, why you think it may be wrong, or why you know it is correct. | | 5. There are several tables in the lecture containing various estimated dates. Pick one of those estimated dates and explain either why it surprises you, why you think it may be wrong, or why you know it is correct. |
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| − | 6. Either write an essay of at least 150 words in length on any aspect of the lecture. | + | 6. Write an essay of at least 150 words in length on any aspect of the lecture. |
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| | === Honors Questions (complete 1 out of 2) === | | === Honors Questions (complete 1 out of 2) === |
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| | 9. What is your favorite mystery about the ancient world, and what do you think explains it? Some suggested possibilities include: | | 9. What is your favorite mystery about the ancient world, and what do you think explains it? Some suggested possibilities include: |
| − | *The invention of the wheel: who, when and how? | + | *How did language develop? |
| − | *How did the Egyptians build the pyramids? | + | *How did the ancient Hebrews discover monotheism? |
| − | *Why did ancient empires collapse? | + | *When, how and who invented the wheel? |
| | + | *How did the Egyptians build the enormous pyramids? |
| | + | *What caused the collapse of ancient empires? |
| | [[Category:World History lectures]] | | [[Category:World History lectures]] |