Epistemology in Southeast Asia and Europe

How has epistemology affected the ideology of religion in Southeast Asia and Europe between 300 and 100 BC?

Nationlism South Asia and Africa

How did Mohandes Gandhi's and Nelson Mandela's forms of civil disobedience differ in Africa and South Asia during the 20th century?

Imperialism in Sub-Saharan Africa and India

How did imperialism affect the lives of those living in Sub-Saharan Africa and India during the 20th century?

Religion in Southwest and East Asia

How were Islam and Confusionism a lifestyle rather than just a faith in 7th century Southwest Asia and in 18th century East Asia?

*Does this make sense?

Imperialism in Sub-saharan Africa and Latin America

How did the influence of imperialism affect the development of countries in sub-saharan Africa and Latin America from 1850-1950?

Religion in Europe and Southwest Asia

How does antisemitism in 20th century France and Germany compare to that of 20th century Israel, Egypt, and Syria?

***Is this a good question that I can answer well with our notes?

Religion in South Asia and Southeast Asia

How did Hinduism in Southeast Asia contradict the religious views of Islam in South Asia in the 19 century?

Religion in East Asia, South Asia

How can two different countires use religion with natioalism in two different ways in the 20 to 21st century?

Imperialism: Europe and South Asia

How were European and South Asian societies effected by European imperialism between 1900 and 1950?

Religion in the Middle East and Latin America

How was religion a form of rebellion to imperialism in Latin America and the Middle East between 1850 and 1950?

Technology in Africa and Europe

How can the differences in advanced technology in Africa and Europe in the 19th century be explained?

Religion East Asia Europe

How did religious and philosophical traditions influence the role of women in Pre-Communist China and Protestant Reformation Europe?

Interdependence in Europe and East Asia

How did the Silk Road create interdependence between Europe and East Asia from about 500 BC to 1500 A.D?

Religion in Southwest Asia and South Asia

How did the rulers, Akbar the Great of the Mughal Dynasty(1555-1605) and Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566) of the Ottoman Empire, rule and impose their rule in their respective empires?

Geography in Great Britain and Japan

How has geography affected the economies of Great Britain and Japan during the 20th century?

Technological Advancement in Europe and South America

How did technological advancement in Europe around the 16th Century contribute to the transformation of South America's political landscape?

Technology in East and South Asia

How has technology changed East and South Asia over the past century?

Technology in Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa

How did technology effect the evolution of civilizations in Europe and Africa after the industrial revolutions, and how has that effected those countries in the 21 century?

Nationalism in Africa, Southwest Asia, and South Asia

How did nationalism influence the establishment of independent states in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southwest Asia, and South Asia in the 20th century?

NOTE:  This is a SAMPLE posted by Mrs. Friday

Religion in Southwest Asia and South Asia

How did the religious conflict, between the followers of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism, in Southwest Asia and the religious conflict, between Islam and Hinduism, in South Asia affect the lives of people in those regions during the 19th and 20th century?

North Korea Reflection

Reflect on the video.  As you prepare your response, consider the following questions:  What have you learned about North Korea?  How does this help you to better understand totalitarianism and dictatorship?  Why is this a concern to the global community?

Reflection on Guest Speaker

You've had the privilege of listening to Assata speak about her experiences in Liberia.  Please reflect on this presentation.  Include a description of what you learned and how it connects to class activities.

"Money & Power" Reflection

What did you learn from the video?  How does this video help us to better understand the connection between the past and the present?  Your response should include a concise thesis with supporting details from the video.

F.I. - Question 53

To complete question # 53 on the "Foundations Investigation," select an article from the  PRINT issue of Current History.  Your comment should include the following:

• Cultural Region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Latin America)
• MLA Citation
• Concise (no more than 5 sentences) summary that includes a clear thesis statement.

F.I. - Question 52

To complete question # 52 on the "Foundations Investigation," select an article from the  PRINT issue of History Today.  Your comment should include the following:

• Cultural Region (Sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, Middle East, Central Asia, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Oceania, or Latin America)
• MLA Citation
• Concise (no more than 5 sentences) summary that includes a clear thesis statement.

Current Events Quiz Hints

As you finish preparing for the first day of school and the current events quiz, I thought it might be helpful to remind you of some of the major news stories from the summer.    Although the list below is not all inclusive, it will be useful to consider the following:

• Turmoil/unrest in Mali, South Africa, Syria, and Egypt
• Nuclear development in Iran
• Aung San Suu Kyi 
• US presidential election
• Violence in Colorado & Wisconsin & NYC
• Olympics
• Earthquake in Iran
• Julian Assange
• Israel & Iran
• Ebola outbreak
• Protests in Russia
• China blackmail/murder controversy
• European financial crisis
• Mars exploration
• Ethic violence in western India
• Supreme Court rulings
• Tensions between Japan & South Korea; Japan & China
• Pennsylvania voter law

If you feel that I've forgotten any stories that are significant, please feel free to comment to this post.  Don't forget, if you bring a current events "journal" to class on the first day you will be permitted to use this resource for the quiz!

Good luck!

TWIF Flattener 10 - The Steroids

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that the steroids were  "flatteners."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 9 - In-forming

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that in-forming was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 8 - Insourcing

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that insourcing was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 7 - Supply-chaining

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that supply-chaining was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 6 - Offshoring

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that offshoring was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 5 - Outsourcing

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that outsourcing was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 4 - Uploading

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that uploading was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 3 - Work Flow Software

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that work flow software was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 2 - 8/9/95

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that 8/9/95 was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Flattener 1- 11/9/89

Use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertion that 11/9/89 was a "flattener."  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to this point.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Chapter 2 Directions

After you have read and taken notes on Chapter 2, "The Ten Forces That Flattened the World," choose FIVE of the flatteners to examine in more detail.  Use the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find recent news articles that relate to, support, or refute Friedman's assertions about the "flatteners."  Post each comment to the appropriate post.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

TWIF Chapter 1 Reflection

After you have read and taken notes on Chapter 1, "While I Was Sleeping," use one of the current events sources linked at http://mrsfridaysclass.wikispaces.com/Current+Events to find a recent news article that relates to, supports, or refutes Friedman's assertions.  Your comment should include the title of the news article, a link to the article, and a summary of the article including an explanation of how the article relates to an issue addressed in chapter 1 of TWIF.  Don't forget to check your rubric for evaluation criteria!

Current Events - June

On the first day of class, you will be taking a quiz on the major news developments of the summer.   If you choose, you may post comments to this post about the news stories that may be on the quiz.  These comments will be most useful if you provide a summary of the issue & a link/links to relevant news articles.

HWC Questions?

As you are completing the preliminary assignment, some questions may arise.  Post any questions as comments HERE...

Welcome!

This blog will be used for class discussions and individual reflections throughout the semester.  Remember that this blog is on the Internet and will be viewed by your teacher, your classmates, and others.  Be sure to maintain civility and decorum!  Disparaging and/or derogatory posts will NOT be tolerated.