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| | [[World History Lecture One|1]]-[[World History Lecture Two|2]]-[[World History Lecture Three|3]]-[[World History Lecture Four|4]]-[[World History Lecture Five|5]]-[[World History Lecture Six|6]]-[[World History Lecture Seven|7]]-[[World History Lecture Eight|8]]-[[World History Lecture Nine|9]]-[[World History Lecture Ten|10]]-[[World History Lecture Eleven|11]]-[[World History Lecture Twelve|12]]-[[World History Lecture Thirteen|13]]-[[World History Lecture Fourteen|14]] | | [[World History Lecture One|1]]-[[World History Lecture Two|2]]-[[World History Lecture Three|3]]-[[World History Lecture Four|4]]-[[World History Lecture Five|5]]-[[World History Lecture Six|6]]-[[World History Lecture Seven|7]]-[[World History Lecture Eight|8]]-[[World History Lecture Nine|9]]-[[World History Lecture Ten|10]]-[[World History Lecture Eleven|11]]-[[World History Lecture Twelve|12]]-[[World History Lecture Thirteen|13]]-[[World History Lecture Fourteen|14]] |
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| − | Our midterm exam will be next week. It will be multiple-choice, perhaps 30 minutes in length, and will cover lectures one through eight (including this one). Items and topic mentioned on the homework will be given greater priority in designing the questions. | + | Our midterm exam will be next week. It will be multiple-choice, perhaps 30 minutes in length, and will cover lectures one through eight (that includes this one). Items and topics mentioned on the homework will be given greater priority in designing the questions. |
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| | This exam will be less detailed than prior exams. Try to understand the "big picture" of world history. Do not expect to be asked about specific dates, specific Roman emperors, or other detailed matters. Focus more on trends and broader concepts. | | This exam will be less detailed than prior exams. Try to understand the "big picture" of world history. Do not expect to be asked about specific dates, specific Roman emperors, or other detailed matters. Focus more on trends and broader concepts. |
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| | '''Eliminate''': Eliminate the wrong answers before picking the right one. This can bump your score up another point or two. | | '''Eliminate''': Eliminate the wrong answers before picking the right one. This can bump your score up another point or two. |
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| − | '''First Impression''': Go with your first impression unless you have a good reason to change it. More often than not, your first impression is right. | + | '''First Impression''': Go with your first impression unless you have a good reason to change it. More often than not, your first impression will be right. |
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| | '''Stay on Track''': Stay on track during the test. Expect to miss a few, and do not waste too much time on a difficult question. | | '''Stay on Track''': Stay on track during the test. Expect to miss a few, and do not waste too much time on a difficult question. |