Ancient World and East Asian History Discussion questions

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History of the Ancient World
Monday Posting for Thursday Class meeting


Question 1

The sudden rise of Persian power in the sixth century was due to what leading factor and how much did it affect their culture?

Question 2

Cyrus was a first in human history, for he was the first to conceive of an idea that would forever fire the political and social imaginations of the people touched by the Persians. What was his idea?

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East Asian History
Monday Posting for Thursday Class meeting

“As we discussed last week, two discussion questions made available tonight for discussion on our Thursday meeting. Come prepared.

Question 1

Discuss the importance of the Taika Reform Edicts of Emperor Kotoku (645)

Question 2

How did these edicts affect the social standing of women?

Comments

[m-samuelle.livejournal.com]

"Sir?" Michael Samuelle stops by to see the professor. "I was hoping I would be able to add your History of the Ancient World. My Comparative Religion professor had to leave the school unexpectedly and Dean Bristow told us we needed to add another course by the end of the week. I would be most interested in joining yours if that's possible."

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Seimei nodded his head. "You are more than welcome to join in the discussions. These are the questions we will be covering on Thursday."

[m-samuelle.livejournal.com]

"Thank you, sir. I will see you on Thursday."

[miss-thomasina.livejournal.com]

Thomasina pauses in the doorway of the nearly-empty classroom. Sir? The tone of her voice does not speak of timidity, but a desire not to intrude. Nevertheless, she does take a step or two further into the classroom before continuing. I hope I'm not disturbing you, but my friend, Wednesday Addams, has made your East Asian History course sound ever so interesting - and I just had to ask: are you accepting new students?

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"I always welcome new students to class," Seimei said. "And I have room in the classes."