HIST 1110 KSU Historical Encounters Questions
Answer the following questions using relevant primary sources discussed in class. There is no time limit, but do observe the word limits for each question.Pool One Question: Travelers and Historical EncountersDuring this course, you have read the writings of travelers and/or documents detailing historical encounters. How are such sources uniquely relevant to World History? Refer to the relevant primary source(s) provided in the course. (Answer in 200 words or less).Pool Two Question: Nationalism and Identity FormationIn this course, you have encountered historical documents revealing the way people felt about their place in the world, as a part of a nation, a people, or other social category. Reflecting upon these writings/materials, what does World History teach us about how human beings assume different political or social identities? Refer to the relevant primary source(s) provided in the course. (Answer in 200 words or less).Pool Three Question: Culture, Belief, Art, HumanityIn History 1110 this semester you have studied works of artistic, religious, or philosophical significance. In what way does the study of such materials compel one to reflect upon fundamental human questions regarding belief, morality, or notions of beauty? To what extent are these questions, and their answers universal or historically/culturally specific? Refer to the relevant primary source(s) provided in the course.
