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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

HWC Day 62 - Exploring the History of South Asia

REMINDER:  NHS food drive for the New Jerusalem Food Bank runs until December 20. Please consider donating to this worthy cause.

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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