Writing for History

After reading Chapter 3 and the  material at the websites, and viewing the videos, please make a 250-word  initial post that answers the following questions about the primary  sources: What values do Plutarch and Confucius  promote? What similarities and differences do you see in their moral and  educational philosophies? How are those similarities and differences…

For the signature project you will conduct oral history interview(s) of someone who has migrated to the United States. In your interview(s) you will explore with your subject why s/he/they migrated to the United States when they migrated. Why did they came to New Jersey (or NYC)? What challenges did they encountered (and/or continue to…

 Question: Compare the different types of religion that emerged in India from the original Brahmanism. How did these new paths influence Indian society? Why do you think there were so many new philosophies to emerge in India during this period? Answer: Hi Everyone, From the original Brahmanism stemmed 3 more religions. Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism….

Website: The Song Dynasty in China – http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/song/ (click  on the links in the categories of Economic Revolution, Technology,  Cities, Confucianism, and Outside World, at the top of the webpage) Website: Song Dynasty Art (960-1279), History, Types and Characteristics – http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/east-asian-art/song-dynasty.htm Considering artistic style and subject  matter, what insights do the paintings give you into the concerns,  hopes,…

Faxian and Marco Polo lived 900 years  apart, near the beginning and end of the Silk Road. What values do their  narratives promote? What similarities and differences do you see in  their narratives? How are those similarities and differences related to  the kinds of journeys they undertook, the purposes of their journeys,  and the times…

 Ronald Reagan, the 40th president of the United States, has been described as having had a very engaging personality. Even people who disagreed with his policies, found themselves drawn to his attractive and carefully honed public image. Surrounded by tough, energetic administrators who insulated him from many of the pressures of the office, he seemed…