2014-03-27

Daoism

1. Respond to an example of a Daoist poem by creating a sketch of the poem.
2. Respond to an second example of a Daoist poem by answering a set of questions.

Snow on the River
Over thousands of mountains, no bird flies
Over thousands of paths there is no trail of footprints.
On a lonely boat sits an old man with bamboo hat and cape,
Fishing silently in the snowy river. 

--Liu Zongyuan (773-819) 

Confucianism

Interpret and Analyze selected sayings from the Analects of Confucius

2014-03-18

China and Shi Huangdi

1. Complete map of Asia & study for a map quiz.
2. Complete Shi Huangdi reading and questions on the back of the daily thought page.
3. Continue chapter 7 reading & notes: due Friday!

2014-03-13

China: Mandate of Heaven

1. Complete "Mandate of Heaven" reading response
2. Begin reading chapter 7: China.  Notes from this chapter will be due later next week.

2014-03-06

Hebrew Concepts

Read and respond to questions to define selected "Hebrew Concepts."

2014-03-03

Abram, Abraham, Ibrahim

Compare, contrast, analyze, and interpret selections from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scriptures concerning the patriarch Abraham.