COURSE: HUMN 2103—WESTERN HUMANITIES: ANCIENT & MEDIEVAL
PROFESSOR: Dr. Doug Baker
Office Hours: To be Announced
Office Phone: 945-3235
E-Mail Address: dr.baker@okstate.edu
Home Page: www.osuokc.edu/bdougla
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Key ideas and values of modern western cultures, as seen in their historical and philosophical context.
TEXT: Lamm, Robert C. The Humanities in Western Culture. McGraw-Hill, 2004. ISBN: 0-07-283598-2.
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS:
Upon completion of General Education Curriculum, students should be proficient in demonstrating the following competencies:
Goal #1: Critical Thinking
Explanation:
Critical thinking skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to comprehend complex ideas, data, and concepts; to make inferences based on careful observation; to make judgments based on specific and appropriate criteria; to solve problems using specific processes and techniques; to recognize relationships among the arts, culture, and society; to develop new ideas by synthesizing related and/or fragmented information; to apply knowledge and understanding to different contexts, situations, and/or specific endeavors; and to recognize the need to acquire new information.
*All courses will contain assignments that demonstrate critical thinking, but not all courses will include all listed critical thinking elements.
Goal #2: Effective Communications
Explanation:
Effective communication is the
ability to develop organized, coherent, unified written or oral presentations
for various audiences and situations.
Goal #3: Computer Proficiency
Explanation:
Computer proficiency includes a basic knowledge of operating systems, word processing, and Internet research capabilities.
Goal #4: Civic Responsibility
Explanation:
Preparation for civic responsibility in the democratic society of the United States includes acquiring knowledge of the social, political, economic, and historical structures of the nation in order to function effectively as citizens in a country that is increasingly diverse and multicultural in its population and more global in its view and functions.
Goal #5: Global Awareness
Explanation:
Global awareness includes
knowledge of the geography, history, cultures, values, ecologies, languages,
and present-day issues of different peoples and countries, as well as an
understanding of the global economic, political, and technological forces which
define the interconnectedness and shape the lives of the world’s citizens.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student who successfully completes the course should be able to:
1. Recognize, recall, and relate the major socio-geographical-political events and figures; major artistic movements, works, and artists; major literary movements, works, and authors; and major philosophical/religious movements and figures in those cultures studied.
2. Recognize and identify the interrelationships among the various socio-geographical-political, creative, and philosophical developments in those cultures studied.
3. Examine, recognize, and relate basic human concerns and the common humanity that links people of all times.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
1. Prerequisites: ENGL 1113 (Freshman Composition I)
2. Next Course in Sequence: HUMN 2203: Modern Western Humanities
3. Instruction Methods: This is a lecture-discussion class which places a high value on class discussions. In addition, some class time is used for project presentations.
4. Special Information: Class participation is encouraged, but talking among yourselves during the lecture is not acceptable. OSU-OKC policy prohibits the presence of food and drink in the classroom. Also, please remember that all buildings on our campus are tobacco free. Students who persistently disrupt a class or flagrantly violate OSU-OKC policy may be asked to leave the classroom.
5. Attendance: Students are held accountable for all work covered in a course despite valid reasons for absence from class. Students are expected to attend each class period. Regular attendance is necessary for a student to earn a good grade. Also, experience demonstrates that regular attendance is a positive factor in promoting more frequent and higher quality class discussions, which are a crucial part of the educational process. See #4 under “Course Requirements” for the details of the attendance policy in this class.
6. Honors Credit: A student who meets the following criteria may receive Honors credit by completing a Request for Honors Credit by Contract-Conditions form with the instructor’s permission and submitting it to the Program Coordinator. The student must achieve a “B” or above and satisfactorily complete the contract to earn Honors designation for the course. It is the Program Coordinator who must determine the eligibility of the student for the Honors Contract before the Contract is completed by the student and the instructor.
Requirements for New Freshmen: ACT composite score of 23 or higher, or a high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Requirements for Students Other than New Freshman: (a) If a student other than a new freshman has completed fewer than 30 credit hours, he/she must have at least a 3.0 retention grade point average; (b) If a student other than a new freshman has completed 30 or more credit hours, he/she must have at least a 3.25 retention grade point average.
Special Cases: Students who do not meet the eligibility requirements may petition the Honors Committee by first contacting the Program Coordinator for an exception to the minimum GPA requirement. Consideration of the petition will be based upon performance during the prior semester at OSU-OKC.
7. Academic
Dishonesty or Misconduct: Academic
dishonesty or misconduct is not condoned nor tolerated at institutions within
the
8. Withdrawal Policy: Any student may withdraw from this class or change to audit on or before the published drop date, which is the Friday of the twelfth (12th) week of the semester (the sixth week of the summer semester). Withdrawals must be processed through the Admissions Office and requires the signature of an advisor within the division. All students remaining on the class roll after the published drop date will receive a letter grade in the course.
9. Incomplete Grades: The Incomplete grade (I) may be given only to a student who has completed at least 70% of the course work, is passing, and has a valid excuse for being unable to complete the course. It is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor, who will complete an "I" contract, stipulating the work that must be made up and the time allowed to do so, for both of you to sign.
10. Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: If any member of the class feels that he/she has a disability and needs special accommodations of any nature whatsoever, the instructor will work with you and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that you have a fair opportunity to perform in this class after the disability has been verified. Please advise the instructor of such disability and the desired accommodations at some point before, during, or after the first scheduled class period.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
1. Exams: There will be a total of four (4) exams in this course, including the Final Exam, with a total possible of 500 exam points. Each of the first three (3) exams will be worth a maximum of 100 points. (See below for information on the Final Exam.) Each exam except the Final Exam will consist of matching, multiple choice, map work, and essay questions.
2. Final Exam: The Final Exam is comprehensive in scope, covering the entire semester course. It contains 100 objective questions with no map work or essay questions. If a student has taken all three of the regular exams, the Final Exam will be worth a maximum of 200 points, 2 points per question.
The student must take the Final Exam at the regularly scheduled time or make arrangements with the professor before the Final Exam Week. Failure to do this may result in a "0" for the missed Final Exam.
3. Make-Up Policy: There are no actual make-up exams available in this class. Instead, if you miss one of the first three (3) exams, the Final Exam will be worth a maximum of 300 points, 3 points per question. If you miss two of the first three (3) exams, then the Final Exam will be worth a maximum of 400 points, 4 points per question, and so on.
4. Attendance Policy: There is NO such thing as an excused or unexcused absence in this class; instead, an absence is simply an absence.
To encourage high attendance, if a student has perfect attendance between any two exams (or between the 1st day and the 1st exam), except before the Final Exam, the first five (5) questions a student misses will NOT be counted wrong. If a student has perfect attendance between the 3rd exam and the Final Exam, the first ten (10) questions a student misses will NOT be counted wrong. Also, if a student is absent only once between the 3rd exam and the Final Exam, the first five (5) questions a student misses will NOT be counted wrong. Moreover, if a student misses fewer questions than allowed for attendance reasons, he/she will then earn extra credit so that the score will be greater than 100% for the given exam.
NOTE: In Summer school, attendance will be taken during each half of the break, so that each half-class will constitute one (1) session.
5. Student Project: Each student will be required to complete a project of his/her own choosing. The project should relate to the contents of this course. A student may write a research paper or an extended essay; however, I would encourage hands-on projects of your own creation. The student project will be worth a maximum of up to 50 points.
a. Papers
Any papers should be at least 8-10 pages in length, typed and double-spaced, with page numbers at the bottom center of each page. A title page (not counted in the number of pages) should give (1) the title of your paper; (2) a formal statement about whose class it is for; (3) your name; and (4) the identity of the university and semester. See a sample title page on page 9 (unnumbered) of this syllabus. Your paper should include a bibliography page with at least 5 different sources. It also needs to be properly placed in a folder (secured folder, not a file folder)C5% of the grade. Spelling, punctuation, and grammar will count for 20% of the grade, so proof-read carefully before submitting it. The other 75% of the grade will be determined on the basis of (1) relevant facts included (or excluded); (2) the degree of how well the thoughts and facts were organized; and (3) the degree of clarity of your conclusions or other points.
b. Hands-on
Projects
Hands-on projects should reflect several hours of work, and should be accompanied by a minimum 2-page written description of what the student has created, and/or how he/she created it. This report should include some basic facts from the research you had to do in order to complete the project, including a bibliography of at least 2 sources. The written description should be typed, double-spaced, and contain your name prominently at the top. Do not use kits which have done part of the work for you; this hands-on project is your creation! The major determining factor in the grade for the hands-on project is the degree of effort/work reflected in the project. (Those whose projects look like they took an hour or two to complete will be graded poorly! So choose your project carefully and do not do a hasty, or a quick, job.)
All student
projects must be approved by submitting an informal written proposal on a
3" x 5" index card. The
student project will be worth 50 points, so do not delay in getting your
project approved! The deadline for
getting your project approved is no later than the end of the 5th
week of the semester (2nd week in a Summer semester). And the deadline for completing the project
and turning it in is no later than the end of the 10th week of the
semester (5th week in a Summer semester). Late projects will be reduced by 10 points
for every calendar week day they are late!
(Late proposal cards will result in 5 points reduced
on your project grade for every calendar weekday they are late!)
EVALUATION:
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 0% - 59%
HOW TO ACCESS FINAL GRADES:
Final grades will be available online after the Final Exam Week of the semester. Follow the steps outlined below to access your Final Grade at that time:
1. Go to www.osuokc.edu
2. Click on “My OSU-OKC Student Portal” at the left of the screen
3. Click on the "Student Resources" tab at the top of the screen
4. Click on “Student Information System” in the list of Institution Services
5. Click on “Access Student Account” in the list
6. On the “Student Login” screen, enter your Student I.D. and your PIN number according to the following directions:
a. Student I.D. is your Social Security
number
b. PIN is a 6-digit number of your
birthday (with NO dashes or slash marks—Example = 051386 if your birthday is
May 13, 1986)
c. NOTE:
When you enter the 1st time, immediately change your PIN
according to directions on the “Change Pin” screen.
After logging in, go to the
“Student Services” screen and click on “Grades”
INSTITUTIONAL
STATEMENT:
Each student is responsible for being aware of the information
contained in the OSU-OKC Catalog, Student Handbook, and semester
information listed in the Class Schedule.
SYLLABUS
MODIFICATION STATEMENT:
Faculty has the right to change or modify the course syllabus
materials during the academic year. Any
changes will be provided in a written, dated addendum to the course syllabus.
FLOOD
LEGENDS
SUBMITTED
TO
DR.
DOUG BAKER
in
partial fulfillment of the requirements
for
the course, HUMN 2103: Western
Humanities: Ancient & Medieval
BY
JANE
DOE
SPRING
2008
KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL LEARNING
1. ATTENDANCE
2. ORGANIZATION
Between each time the class meets you should:
·
Type
your lecture notes on a computer, reorganizing them by
(1) making the headings & sub-headings stand out.
(2) numbering or bulleting listed items.
(3) highlighting key names and terms.
(4) leaving sufficient space between items and sections to avoid confusion in identifying information in your notes.
NOTE: Make a back-up copy of your typed notes on the computer, and print the notes off each time, placing them in a 3-ring notebook.
·
Identify
all items discussed in class on the appropriate Review Sheet, and follow the
recommendations exactly for using the Review Sheet. NOTE:
Remember to do any textbook items also—which requires that you keep up
with class discussions and be aware of the chapter readings in the course
syllabus.
·
At
least skim read the appropriate textbook chapter for the next lecture—which
also requires that you keep up with class discussions and be aware of the
chapter readings in the course syllabus.
3. TIME
It is estimated that college students should spend 2-3 hours outside of actual class time for every hour spent in class. NOTE: This requires a careful evaluation of your personal schedule (e.g., family, work, school, etc.) and making any appropriate adjustments in order to have this much time.
COURSE
OUTLINE:
I. Unit 1—Ancient River-Valley
Civilizations
Chapter 1: The Emergence of
Early Culture (
Chapter 2:
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Lecture
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Introduction
to Humanities |
The
Neo-Babylonian Empire |
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Introduction
to Chronology |
The |
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Introduction
to Pre-History |
Introduction
to |
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Experts and
the Establishment |
Outline of
Political Periods |
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Introduction
to |
The |
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Flood
Traditions |
The Second
Intermediate Period |
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Old |
The |
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The Assyrian
Empire |
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II. Unit 2—
Chapter 3: The Aegean
Heritage
Chapter 4: Early Greece:
Preparation for the Good Life
Chapter 5: Hellenic Athens:
The Fulfillment of the Good Life
Chapter 6: Greece: From
Hellenic to Hellenistic World
Chapter 7: The Greek Arts
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Introduction
to |
Greek
Theater |
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Mcyenaean
Civilization |
The Age of
Pericles |
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Influence of
Mainland Greek Geography |
The Big 3
Philosophers |
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Greek
Religion |
Other
Notable Greek Scholars |
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Introduction
to the Archaic Period |
The
Peloponnesian War |
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The Persian
Invasions |
The
Hellenistic Era |
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Early Greek
Philosophy |
Greek Music |
III. Units 3 & 4—
Chapter 8: A Thousand Years
of Rome
Chapter 9: Roman Art and
Architecture: The Arts of Megalopolis
Chapter 10: The Star and
the Cross
Chapter 11: The Beginnings
of Christian Art
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Introduction to |
Roman Literature |
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Introduction to the |
Roman Architecture |
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Military History of the Republic |
Roman Contributions to W Civilization |
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Julius Caesar |
Introduction to Judaism |
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Introduction to the |
Post-Biblical Judaism |
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Decline and Fall of the |
Introduction to Christianity |
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Roman Religion |
Jewish-Christian Relations |
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Roman Philosophy |
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IV. Unit 5—The Age of Faith
Chapter 12: Building
Medieval Walls
Chapter 13: The Late Middle
Ages: Expansion and Synthesis
Chapter 14: The Medieval
Synthesis in Art
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Introduction
to the Middle Ages |
Literature
of the Late Middle Ages |
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Feudalism |
The Holy
Crusades |
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Church
Authority |
The |
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Rise of the
Papacy |
Medieval Universities |
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The Rise of
Islam |
The Church
in Turmoil |
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The
Carolingians |
Medieval
Cathedrals |
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Introduction
to the Late Middle Ages |
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HOW
TO STUDY FOR DR. BAKER'S HUMANITIES EXAMS
Four Review Sheets
are included within this course syllabus.
Each Review Sheet (except the last one) contains four (4) sections. Please note the comments and suggestions on
each of those sections below:
1. Identifications: 25 items are listed in this section on each
of the first three Review Sheets. I
recommend that you use 3” x 5” index cards.
Head each one up with the name of the Identification and summarize just
the basic “bare bones” information on 1 side of the card only. On the Final Exam, each Identification item
on the Final Exam Review Sheet will appear in a Matching section.
2. Textbook
Identifications: See #1 above—The
only difference is that these are items that will not be discussed in class; so
you must get the information from the textbook.
There are 7 of these items on each of the first three exams. The number in parenthesis following each of
these items represents the chapter number where you can find information about
them in the textbook.
3. Map: Each of the first 3 exams will have 1 map, on
which the student needs to identify the correct location of a city, nation,
river, sea, valley, mountain, island, etc.
The places listed on the "Map” section of the Review Sheet are
those which you will need to know—along with the page number of the map in the
text for you to study. I recommend that
you trace each map using tracing paper.
Then make several photocopies of the traced map on which you should
practice until you know them well.
NOTE: A few students look at a
blank map on my exams and see nothing but crooked lines, and they freak out and
mess up the entire map portion. So
please follow my recommendations on how to prepare for the map portion of the
exams!
4. Essays: 10 essay questions are listed on each of the
first 3 Review Sheets. On each of the
first 3 exams, 5 of the questions will appear on each exam, and you will need
to choose 3 of those 5 questions to answer.
For these items, I also recommend using 3" x 5" index cards. Head each one up with 1 or more key words
which describe the Essay topic. Then
limit yourself to what was discussed in class—and only that portion which
specifically answers the question on the Review Sheet. WARNING:
Please prepare as if you had to answer all 10 essay questions on a
Review Sheet because each one will also be converted into at least 1 multiple
choice question on the first three exams.
On the Final Exam, there will be an average of 2 multiple choice
questions derived from each essay on the Final Exam Review Sheet.
These
guidelines have been proven to work. IF
YOU IGNORE THEM—OR CHANGE THEM—YOU MAY BE DOING SO TO THE PERIL OF YOUR OWN
EXAM GRADE!!!
REVIEW
SHEET #1
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Identifications |
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Textbook
I.D.s |
Map—Page
11 |
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Humanities |
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Standard of |
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Pre-History |
Cyrus |
Sargon II (1) |
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Rationalists |
Royal Road |
Ishtar Gate (1) |
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The Sphinx (2) |
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Culture |
“Gift of the |
Great Pyramid (2) |
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Amon-Re |
Amarna Style (2) |
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Cuneiform |
Hieroglyphs |
King Tut (2) |
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Theocracy |
Rosetta Stone |
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Ziggurat |
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Assyrians |
Pyramid Age |
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Hyksos |
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Nebuchadnezzar |
Thutmose III Amenhotep IV |
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Essays
1. Explain C-14 dating in simple terms. Identify the key assumption behind it, and
give the oldest historically known date which can confirm the accuracy of C-14
dating.
2. Identify the 2 major sources of information on pre-history;
in general, tell what they suggest about pre-history. Then list the 3 options for interpreting that
information.
3. What is the Establishment in any field, and how does it
control “truth?” Give brief examples of
Establishment “truth” that are not
truth.
4. Name the 2 most famous Flood legends. List the 3 points of agreement among nearly
all Flood legends. Then list the 3
options for interpreting those legends.
5. Summarize the contributions of Sumer to world culture.
6. Identify Hammurabi and his Code. Identify the main principle behind it and the
main significance of the Code.
7. Briefly discuss Zoroaster (include his nationality &
century) and what he did. Identify the
main theme in his ideas, and then give the central emphasis of those ideas.
8. Contrast the different effect that geography had on
Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations.
9. Describe the Egyptian perspective on death, including the
concept of Ka and its relationship to mummification.
10. List the 6 political periods of ancient Egypt.
REVIEW
SHEET #2
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Identifications |
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Textbook
I.D.s |
Map—Page
43 |
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Pythagoras |
Sophocles (5) |
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Minoans |
Democritus |
Idealism (7) |
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Mycenaeans |
Pericles |
Naturalism (7) |
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Homer |
Protagoras |
Acropolis (7) |
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Olympic Games |
Socrates |
Doric Order (7) |
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Aristotle |
Ionic Order (7) |
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Kleisthenes |
Herodotus |
Corinthian Order (7) |
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Hippocrates |
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Archimedes |
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Peloponnesian War |
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Alexander |
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Thales |
Hellenism |
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Logos |
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Essays:
1. Discuss the
background of the Trojan War (e.g., its cause, the century, etc.). Then tell who won and how they won.
2. Discuss Greek
geography and climate, and their effect on the development of Greek
civilization.
3. Identify the 4
ways that Greek religion was different from other religions. Then briefly give their view of the gods, and
name the 3 greatest gods of Greek culture.
4. Discuss and
contrast the 3 beliefs which separated the Greeks from the Mesopotamians and
the Egyptians.
5. Describe the
ancient Greek view of what happens after human death. Be certain to use and describe all special
terms.
6. Who were the
pre-Socratics? How did most of them view
the universe? And what belief did they
all share in common?
7. Describe the
origin and physical setting and structure of the Greek theater. Then briefly list the other major facts
discussed in class.
8. Compare and
contrast the metaphysical philosophies of Plato and Aristotle. Include “The Myth of the Cave” and the terms forms, universals, and particulars
in your explanation.
9. Identify and
outline the 3 major Hellenistic schools of philosophy. Be certain to identify the famous philosopher
for each school.
10. Describe the Greek
attitude toward music. Then name and
briefly describe the 3 musical instruments discussed in class.
REVIEW
SHEET #3
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Identifications |
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Textbook Identifications |
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Mithraism |
Catacombs
(11) |
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Tarquin the
Proud |
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Christian
Sculpture (11) |
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Patricians |
Theodosius I |
Basilica
(11, cf. p. 230) |
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Plebeians |
Neoplatonism |
Nave (11,
cf. p. 230) |
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Consuls |
Tacitus |
Transept
(11, cf. p. 230) |
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Senate |
Circus
Maximus |
Apse (11,
cf. p. 230) |
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Tribune |
Jacob |
Frescoes
(11) |
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Punic Wars |
Diaspora |
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Julius
Caesar |
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Map—Page 132 |
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Caesar
Augustus |
Torah |
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Pax Romana |
Christ |
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Marcus
Aurelius |
Paul |
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Vandals |
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Gaul (or |
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Essays:
1. Identify the
Golden Age of Rome, its emperor, and his major accomplishments.
2. List the 5 reasons
for the decline and fall of the Roman Empire and the official date for its
fall.
3. Briefly describe
Rome’s relationship with Jews and then Christians before A.D. 313.
4. List and explain
the 5 basic reasons that Christianity finally succeeded in the 4th
century.
5. Outline the 3 best
periods of Roman literature, giving the name, time period, and one important
literary figure for each period.
6. Discuss the
architecture and purposes of the Roman Colosseum, and gives its original name
and meaning.
7. List and briefly
discuss the major points and sub-points of the Roman contributions to Western
civilization.
8. Give a brief
description of each of the following items related to post-Biblical
Judaism: (a) Rabbis; (b) Pharisees; (c)
Sadducees; (d) Tanakh; and (e) Talmud.
9. List and describe
the 4 unique aspects of Judaism.
10. What were the basic
factors that resulted in anti-Semitism among Christians? And how was that anti-Semitism expressed in
terms of Christian worship?
REVIEW
SHEET FOR FINAL EXAM
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Identifications |
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Protagoras |
Middle Ages |
Dante |
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Socrates |
Lord-Vassal |
Holy
Crusades |
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Cuneiform |
Peloponnesian
War |
Peasants/Serfs |
Thomas
Aquinas |
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Nebuchadnezzar |
Hellenism |
Manor (God’s
Acre) |
Universities |
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Cyrus |
Acropolis
(7) |
Augustine |
Babylonian
Captivity |
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Church/State/Natural
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Amon-Re |
Julius
Caesar |
Muhammad |
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Rosetta
Stone |
Pax Romana |
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Thutmose III |
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Quran |
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Amarna Style
(2) |
Theodosius I |
Hadith |
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Neoplatonism |
Islam |
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Homer |
Tacitus |
Caliph |
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Paul |
Charlemagne |
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Thales |
Catacombs
(11) |
Beowulf |
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Pericles |
Basilica
(11) |
Song of Roland |
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Essays
1. Identify the 2 major sources of information
on pre-history; in general, tell what they suggest about pre-history. Then list the 3 options for interpreting that
information.
2. Name the 2 most famous Flood legends. List the 3 points of agreement among nearly
all Flood legends. Then list the 3
options for interpreting those legends.
3. Identify Hammurabi and his Code. Identify the main principle behind it and the
main significance of the Code.
4. Contrast the different effect that geography had on
Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations.
5. Describe the Egyptian perspective on death, including the
concept of Ka and its relationship to mummification.
6. Discuss the background of the Trojan War (e.g., its
cause, the century, etc.). Then tell who
won and how they won.
7. Identify the 4
ways that Greek religion was different from other religions. Then briefly give their view of the gods, and
name the 3 greatest gods of Greek culture.
8. Describe the
origin and physical setting and structure of the Greek theater. Then briefly list the other major facts
discussed in class.
9. Compare and
contrast the metaphysical philosophies of Plato and Aristotle. Include “The Myth of the Cave” and the terms forms, universals, and particulars
in your explanation.
10. Describe the Greek
attitude toward music. Then name and
briefly describe the 3 musical instruments discussed in class.
11. List the 5 reasons
for the decline and fall of the
12. Discuss the
architecture and purposes of the Roman Colosseum, and gives its original name
and meaning.
13. List and briefly
discuss the major points and sub-points of the Roman contributions to Western
civilization.
14. List and describe
the 4 unique aspects of Judaism.
15. What were the basic
factors that resulted in anti-Semitism among Christians? And how was that anti-Semitism expressed in
terms of Christian worship?
16. Give a brief
description of how the Dark Ages began.
Then define feudalism and give the significance of medieval walls.
17. Define and discuss
the origin of apostolic succession. Then
explain its relationship to Church Tradition and the Bible.
18. Discuss the concepts
of infused grace, meritorious works, and purgatory. Don’t forget to list a few examples of
meritorious works and how one can reduce his soul’s time in purgatory.
19. How did Augustine
bring Plato into the Christian Church, and what was its impact on medieval
scholasticism?
20. Discuss the rise of
the Papacy in terms of the Petrine doctrine, the general political context, and
the role of France. Then identify the
century that the Papacy was fully established.
21. Outline and briefly
describe the 5 Pillars of Islam and the concept of Jihad.
22. Define and describe
an Islamic mosque from an architectural and artistic perspective (see Chapter
12).
23. Outline and briefly
discuss the major reasons for the coming of the Late Middle Ages and the rise
of cities.
24. Define the Battle
of Universals and identify the 3 major positions. Then tell how Thomas Aquinas resolved it, and
give the significance of the resolution.
25. Contrast the major architectural features of Romanesque and Gothic cathedrals.