HONORS: Do Nows: 9-23, 9-24, 9-27/9-28, 9-29

I will be collecting Do Nows in class tomorrow, before the midterm test. Please remember that you are responsible for making up any Do Nows that you miss due to absence, tardiness, or any other reason.

Do Now, Thursday 9-23:

The term cultural diffusion refers to the spread of ideas, trends, styles, and practices across different groups of people.

Please answer BOTH of the following questions:

-What are some of the ways you think that different beliefs might have spread in the ancient world?
-What are some of the ways that cultural ideas (fashions, styles, fads, ideas, etc.) spread in the modern world?

Do Now, Friday 9-24:

Next week, we have a midterm test that will cover material on:
1. Prehistory and the Neolithic Revolution,
2. Different aspects of civilization (job specialization, writing, organized government and religion, etc.)
3. Religion: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism

Please answer two or more of the following questions: How do you usually study for tests and quizzes? How successful have these strategies been in the past? What study strategies do you recommend (or want to try) to prepare for tests and quizzes?

Do Now, Monday 9-27 (1st hour) and Tuesday 9-28 (2nd and 7th hours):

Ethnic religions are based on place, ethnic group, or nationality. People are born into these religious groups, and they do not usually seek to convert outsiders. Examples: Hinduism and Judaism.

Universalizing religions claim that their message is valid for all humanity. They are open to accepting outsiders and seek to convert others. Examples: Christianity and Islam.

Please answer one or both of the following questions:
-What do you think some of the differences in beliefs might be between ethnic and universalizing religions?
-What social and political advantages or challenges do you think universalizing religions might pose as opposed to ethnic religions, and vice versa?

Do Now, Wednesday 9-29:

Look at the study guide for the midterm test. List a minimum of 2-3 of the vocabulary words or concepts that you don’t understand or want to go over in review today.