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From a worldview perspective, among the most important principles developed by ancient Greeks and passed on into Western Tradition is humanism. Moreover, this principle was embodied in two fundamental
why did rome choose to expand from city-state to empire? what stages marked that expansion?
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Both Justinian and Charlmagne are important figures in the history of Western civilization. Describe each of their worlds and what and why you think we need to remember about each of these men.
You have seen that those early primarily agricultural societies in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India and China all adopted strong patriarchal traditions of social organization... Compare the specific features
Compare and contrast two works of art done in two different eras/styles. Select from the following pairs of eras/styles: Medieval and Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo, Rococo and Neoclassical
Carpini describes many different aspects of Mongol life and politics in the The Story of the Mongols Whom We Call the Tartars, but not with equal attention. In your judgment, what feature of Mongol so
What are Eksteins' main arguments? What evidence does he use to support his theses? Do you find his points persuasive? Why or why not? What do you find confusing?
These types of ads used to be segregated by gender?
How did the forces of nationalism, militarism, and imperialism inexorably lead to World War I?
How did the postwar settlements affect the political landscape of Europe?
What were the key events of the Second World War, and how did the Allies ultimately defeat Germany and Japan?
What were the causes and key events that led to the beginning of World War II in 1939?
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Though the Fuehrer’s anti-Semitic program furnished the National Socialist party in the first instance with a nucleus and rallying-cry, it was swept into office by two things with which the 'Jew
Compare and contrast the personalities and policies of Hitler and Stalin. How and why was Hitler able to become a dictator in Germany? Elaborate.