The Syllabus
Research Paper, Voter Registration Card, Zoom Opportunity
What are the Extra Credit projects?
This religious figure was shown to be of African descent in the documentary "The African Presence in early Asia."
Who is the Buddha?
An ancient African writing system.
What is Nsibidi?
The army that was formed to protect Emperor Qin in the Afterlife.
What is the terra cotta army/soldiers?
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We will study this document to learn more about the first encounters between Europeans and the indigenous people of the Americas.
What is Christopher Columbus' journal?
Read, take notes, write down questions and comments for class and be prepared to discuss and be tested on the material.
What is Dr. Bratton's definition of “read?"
The documentary we watched that described why civilizations around the world developed differently.
What is "Guns, Germs, and Steel?"
This nation of people refuses to allow foreigners on their land.
Who are the Sentinelese?
This Chinese structure was built to keep out the Mongols.
What is The Great Wall of China?
This country had built it's capital in Cuzco but the Europeans moved the capital to a city with a lower altitude.
What is Peru?
Conduct a Google search or conduct research on the topic
What is what do you do if one of the documentary links is broken?
The clip we watched to determine "who is really civilized" was from this film.
What is "The Gods Must Be Crazy?"
This is a language--not a community of people.
What is Bantu?
This long-standing myth about The Great Wall of China was debunked in the video, "What Makes the Great Wall of China so extraordinary?"
What is the Great Wall of China can be seen from outer space?
This nation in the Americas was home to large stone heads with African features.
Who are the Olmecs?
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What are two of Dr. Bratton's favorite resources?
This researcher from Senegal, one of the most prolific writers of his time, was featured in the documentary on the African origins of Ancient Egypt.
Who is Cheikh Anta Diop?
African nations are not depicted on maps of this traditional trade route.
What are the Silk Roads?
This Chinese explorer traveled the world showing off the wealth of his nation.
Who is Zheng He?
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This famous city of ruins in South America was built as a royal estate.
What is Macchu Pichu?
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What is the best college advice Dr. Bratton ever received?
What is the llama?
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This term is used in the book to describe African nations, but it is actually a pejorative.
What is "stateless societies?"
The Chinese restricted foreign trade to this island nation in the China Sea.
What is Macau?
This researcher proved that Africans came to America before 1492.
Who is Dr. Ivan van Sertima?