Objective: Examine the religious and philosophical traditions that have shaped the cultures of South Asia. Evaluate the interpretation of historical events and sources.
Task: Welcome back! Now that we've had a nice, little break we need to hunker down and re-focus. Today, we'll finish our notes on the history of South Asia. Then, we'll spend the remainder of class reviewing the religions of South Asia and discussing the "Sacred Cow" reading.
Homework:
- TODAY - Religions notes due in class
- TODAY - "Sacred Cow" reading assignment due
- Wednesday, December 4 - South Asia Regional study due in class
- Thursday, December 5 - "Countdown" reading due in class
- Friday, December 6 - Kundun & Silk Road extra credit due
- Friday, December 6 - The World is Flat return deadline
- Monday, December 9 - Unit 6 Test
Resources for Class Discussion:
India's Spice Trade: Spice Warehouses of Cochin (from Story of India)
The East India Company: The Company that Ruled the Waves (The Economist, 12/17/11)
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