This document appears to be a list of questions and topics from a World History 1 course. It includes potential questions on what factors contribute to the success or failure of civilizations, the causes and effects of the diffusion of people, goods, and ideas, and why some cultures were more developed than others by the Industrial Revolution. It also lists themes of the course like power and authority, economics, and interaction with the environment. Finally, it outlines topics that will be covered, including human origins in Africa, achievements in the Stone Age, and the emergence of modern humans.