Watch following presentations:

Then answer the following questions:

1) Using the info in the lecture (week 1 intro pt. 1 and pt. 2) and your own ideas, what are some questions you think you should ask when you’re reading history, news, etc.?

2) Using the info in the lecture (week 1 intro pt. 1 and pt. 2) and the reading, “Introduction: Comparative World History,” p. 1-9, describe the difference between a primary and secondary source and give at least two examples of each.

3) Using the info in the lecture (week 1 lecture 1a) and the reading, “River Valley Civilizations and the Classical Period,” p. 11-13, name some of the Ancient/Classical civilizations mentioned and some things they had in common.