World History Homework Two

World History Homework Two
Instructor: Andy Schlafly

Read the lecture.

suggested questions:

a question about Greek comedies and the history of humor

Answer 4 out of 6 questions below:

1. When did the Greek empire exist, and what events mark its beginning and its end?

2. What is your favorite Aesop's Fable, and why? Explain.

3. Pick one of the Greek philosopher and compare and contrast him with another Greek philosopher.

4. Explain how the expansion and influence of the Greek culture became useful to the growth of Christianity.

5. Pick two of the important ancient empires other than the Greek empire, and briefly describe them.

6. Write 150 words on any aspect of the lecture, or describe 3 important terms from the lecture.

6. Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: who impresses you most, and why?

7. Pick an ancient people other than the Greeks and briefly describe them.

Honors Questions (answer any 3 in addition to the above questions)

H2. The Persian Wars. What can you say about them?

H3. Greek mathematics, philosophy, drama, literature and architecture. Which do you like best, and why?

H4. "Democracy is not the best for fighting wars!" What aspect of Greek history might you cite to support that statement? Explain.

H5. Write about anything related to the lecture.