Final Study Guide

World History Final Exam Study Guide, Fall 2017

If you can write 7-minute responses to the following questions or statements, you will do well on the final.

1) China experienced a period of rebirth that was just as significant to world history as the European Renaissance. Discuss.

2) From a world historical point of view, the period from 500 AD to 1400 AD should be thought of as part of the Classical Era, rather than as a “post”-Classical, “late” Classical or Medieval period. The experiences of Islamic, Mongol, Chinese and Byzantine civilizations during this period illustrate why. Discuss.  (WHY DOESN’T THE WESTERN CIV TIMELINE WORK FOR WH?)

3) The Mongols got a bad rap. In fact, they should be respected as a significant civilization that made long-term contributions to the development of the Eurasian world. Discuss.

4) What were the Sand and Sea Roads? Were they as significant as the Silk Road?

5) If you were a Classical era woman, why might you want to live in the Mongol civilization?

6) Does history really repeat itself? In what ways can ISIS be seen as a 21^st century version of the Mongols?

7) Is it still useful to study the Classical Greeks, even now in the 21^st century? Why or why not?

8) China was the economic superpower of the Classical Eurasian world. Discuss.

Locations for Freshman Research Conference

Freshman Research Conference ~ 2017

Thursday, November 16

3:30-5:00 pm

Library & St. Joe’s Lounge

Library SESSION

The Education & Art Therapy Pod will present on art therapy with children

Stephanie Demaree & Deborah Sharpe, Professors

Lorena Garcia & Naomi Velarde, Student Mentors

Gillian Wallace’s class will present on the history, issues and ways to be active in environmental non-governmental organizations

Amika Thomas, Student Mentor

Natashia Lopez-Gomez’s class will present After School Programs: An Examination from Textbooks to the Community

Yahaira Barahona, Student Mentor

Alyssa Esplana, Sabrina Madback & Alondra Garcia-Michel, Presenters

Therese Martin’s class will present a sample invitation that describes a possible fundraising event for Homework Central

Jessica Alvarez, Student Mentor

St. Joe’s Lounge SESSION

Vince Fitzgerald’s class will present research on happiness

Tatiana Ochoa, Student Mentor

Mike Elkins’ students will present abstracts that inform their research on “courageous voices”

Marissa Jacobo, Student Mentor

Madeleine Fitzgerald’s class will present student research on stereotype threat – what it is and how to reduce it

Brandy Hernandez, Student Mentor

Pia Walawalkar & Patti Andrews’ class will present student research on the benefits of meditation practices

Daune Turner, Student

Instructions for Class on November 9, 2017

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Sit in your debate teams.

2) Every member of your team should be prepared to do the following on Tuesday:

  a) Argue YES to the statement

  b) Argue NO to the statement

  c) Participate in the debate

3) You will find out on Tuesday whether your team will argue for the Yes or the No side.

4) Your task for today is to:

  a) develop your team, and

  b) develop your content

  c) Please do BOTH. Remember that content won't help you win the day if your team falls apart, and likewise, no matter how many high fives you give each other, your team won't prevail if you don't know what to say.

STATEMENT:

The statement is: 

China experienced a Renaissance that was just as significant as the Renaissance in Europe. Yes/No

TIPS FOR PREPARATION

1) Create "talking points" you can refer to during the debate

2) Attach page numbers to your talking points for quick reference

3) Anticipate what your opponents might say in response to your talking points

4) Determine which 4 members of your team will start the debate on Tuesday, and what their initial talking points will be. All members of the team will rotate into and out of participation.

5) Have a plan for what you'll do if some of your team mates don't show up for the debate.