The document provides a series of questions and journal prompts aimed at exploring various historical themes, focusing on ancient civilizations such as the Harappan, Indo-European Aryans, and Chinese dynasties. It emphasizes the need for detailed and reflective responses that incorporate textbook examples, while also encouraging personal engagement through journaling about historical reflections. Additionally, the assignment requires a discussion of achievements during the Shang and Zhou dynasties in early Chinese history.

1. PART I
Directions:
Read the questions below and write a response of at least two
paragraphs in length. Each paragraph must consist of 5 to 7
sentences. Your answers should provide strong examples and
details from the textbook.
1.
What does archaeology tell us about the Harappan civilization
in India?
2.
What kind of society and culture did the Indo-European Aryans
create?
3.
What ideas and practices were taught by the founders of
Jainism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
4.
What was the result of Indian contact with the Persians and
Greeks, and what were the consequences of unification under
the Mauryan Empire?
5.
What was the impact of China’s geography on the development
of Chinese societies?
6.

2. What was life like during the Shang Dynasty, and what effect
did writing have on Chinese culture and government?
7.
How did advances in military technology contribute to the rise
of independent states?
8.
What ideas did Confucius teach, and how were they spread after
his death?
PART II:
Journal
Directions:
The purpose of the journal is to actively engage in self-learning
and opportunities to clarify and reflect upon your thinking of
world history in different ways. Further, the journal is intended
to help the student gain writing fluency knowledge and
creativity in doing so.
You should express your ideas and feelings, special terms, and
expressions heard and used to convey historical knowledge and
events.
You not only be graded on the content of your journaling
activities, but on the completion of the assignment and writing
skills required for each journal activity assignment.
Write a minimum of 3 paragraphs that consist of at least 7
sentences for each of the following questions:

3. 1.
If I could be reincarnated I would want to come back as a fish
2.
It really annoys me when people say get over it
3.
If I could change one thing in history it would be , having to get
a permit to carry a hand gun.
Discussion part at least 100 words please
What were some of the social, religious and political
achievements of the Shang and Zhou dynasties in early Chinese
history?
dule 2 Discussion Board