The Greeks have 2 words for time: Chronos and Kairos.  Look them up.  Study them.  Think about them.  Do your best to understand them.  In a thoughtful paragraph (200-250 words), describe why understanding both of these meanings is important for the construction of historical analysis.  Why should we have a Chronos and Kairos view of […]

Choose ONE (1) of the categories listed below to focus on for this First Paper assignment. For your topic you must demonstrate knowledge of the terms and concepts of Chapter 1 and incorporate them into your paper. Write a paper in which you compare and contrast two (2) major Eastern religions (Hinduism; Buddhism; Taoism; Confucianism; Shinto) Begin your […]

 In your reading, Kwasi Wiredu described how stories have been used as a scare tactic to keep children and the weak-minded in line. One example he uses is Akan parents telling their children not to sing while bathing; otherwise, their mother will die. (Wiredu says this is for the child’s well-being so that he or […]

Which of the following nationalities was NOT represented in the Austrian-Hungary Empire in 1867? Question 1 options:   1) Serbian     2) Italian     3) Romanian     4) Bulgarian   Question 2 (1 point)   Which of these best describes the SA (the Sturm Abteilung)? Question 2 options:   1) the military […]

Read the instructor’s post and reply with your thoughts. You should make an entry for each discussion no later than Wednesday.  You should also respond to at least three other classmates’ discussion postings during the week. Misunderstandings and biased views It is very difficult to generalize about Sub-Saharan African countries because environments, political systems, and ethnic groups […]