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1. What do you hope to accomplish with this course?

1. What do you hope to accomplish with this course?

I like applying what I learn to everyday life, and I think during these times that we live in, [[World]] [[History]] will really help.

I like applying what I learn to everyday life, and I think during these times that we live in, [[World]] [[History]] will really help.

2. Look at the estimated dates in the three tables. Pick any one that you dispute, or are most interested in, and discuss it briefly.

2. Look at the estimated dates in the three tables. Pick any one that you dispute, or are most interested in, and discuss it briefly.

I am most interested in the time around the Tower of Babel because that was a very defining moment in linguistic diversity ([[God]] splitting the people into many different languages).

I am most interested in the time around the Tower of Babel because that was a very defining moment in linguistic diversity ([[God]] splitting the people into many different languages).

3. Write about any aspect of Hammurabi's Code, such as its similarity or differences with the Ten Commandments, or its role in making the society (which society was it?) a success.

3. Write about any aspect of Hammurabi's Code, such as its similarity or differences with the Ten Commandments, or its role in making the society (which society was it?) a success.

I think it is similar to the Golden Rule, but it is an exaggerated and irrational version.  If this law was less harsh, they might have grasped the Golden Rule, and that could have lead to a better Babylon.

I think it is similar to the Golden Rule, but it is an exaggerated and irrational version.  If this law was less harsh, they might have grasped the Golden Rule, and that could have lead to a better Babylon.

4. List the major ancient empires from the lecture in approximate chronological order, and identify which one you like best, and why.

4. List the major ancient empires from the lecture in approximate chronological order, and identify which one you like best, and why.

Israel - 1010 B.C.

Israel - 1010 B.C.

I like Mesopotamia because of its mystery, prosperity, and also the geography: placed between two rivers that bring fertile soil to it.

I like Mesopotamia because of its mystery, prosperity, and also the geography: placed between two rivers that bring fertile soil to it.

5. Current Events Question: What controversy today can be traced back in origin to something in this week's lecture, such as current Middle East conflicts?

5. Current Events Question: What controversy today can be traced back in origin to something in this week's lecture, such as current Middle East conflicts?

I really like the way that the Bible documents The story of Abram (later, Abraham), and his two sons, Ishmael and Isaac.  In addition, I also like the way the conflict carries over up until now. (no, I do not like the conflict itself, just the story.)

I really like the way that the Bible documents The story of Abram (later, Abraham), and his two sons, Ishmael and Isaac.  In addition, I also like the way the conflict carries over up until now. (no, I do not like the conflict itself, just the story.)

6. Describe the three kingdoms of ancient Egypt, and mention what you like most about the culture or achievements of ancient Egypt.

6. Describe the three kingdoms of ancient Egypt, and mention what you like most about the culture or achievements of ancient Egypt.

The New Kingdom (1550-700 B.C.)

The New Kingdom (1550-700 B.C.)

What I like most about the achievements of ancient Egypt is the pyramids and their devotion to their leaders, except for treating them like "gods."

What I like most about the achievements of ancient Egypt is the pyramids and their devotion to their leaders, except for treating them like "gods."

[[Category:World History lectures]]

[[Category:World History lectures]]